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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.75, 14,509.86 and 3,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.75, 14,509.86 and 3,098.17 is: 4,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.75 : 14,509.86 = 3,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.75/14,509.86 = 3,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.75x = 14,509.86 × 3,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.75x = 44,954,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954,012.96/9,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.01

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