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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.76, 14,510.70 and 3,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.76, 14,510.70 and 3,100.20 is: 4,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.76 : 14,510.70 = 3,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.76/14,510.70 = 3,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.76x = 14,510.70 × 3,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.76x = 44,986,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,072.14/9,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.32

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