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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.23, 14,510.78 and 3,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.23, 14,510.78 and 3,099.65 is: 4,648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.23 : 14,510.78 = 3,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.23/14,510.78 = 3,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.23x = 14,510.78 × 3,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.23x = 44,978,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978,339.23/9,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.81

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