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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.37, 14,512.02 and 3,100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.37, 14,512.02 and 3,100.62 is: 4,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.37 : 14,512.02 = 3,100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.37/14,512.02 = 3,100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.37x = 14,512.02 × 3,100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.37x = 44,996,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,996,259.45/9,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.08

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