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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.64, 14,507.48 and 3,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.64, 14,507.48 and 3,098.28 is: 4,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.64 : 14,507.48 = 3,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.64/14,507.48 = 3,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.64x = 14,507.48 × 3,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.64x = 44,948,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948,235.13/9,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.43

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