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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.51, 14,512.50 and 3,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.51, 14,512.50 and 3,010.16 is: 4,515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.51 : 14,512.50 = 3,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.51/14,512.50 = 3,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.51x = 14,512.50 × 3,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.51x = 43,684,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,684,983.28/9,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.47

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