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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.09, 14,510.57 and 3,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.09, 14,510.57 and 3,098.94 is: 4,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.09 : 14,510.57 = 3,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.09/14,510.57 = 3,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.09x = 14,510.57 × 3,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.09x = 44,967,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967,370.30/9,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.19

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