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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.88, 14,503.68 and 3,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.88, 14,503.68 and 3,096.30 is: 4,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.88 : 14,503.68 = 3,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.88/14,503.68 = 3,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.88x = 14,503.68 × 3,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.88x = 44,907,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,907,744.38/9,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.12

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