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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.48, 14,512.28 and 3,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.48, 14,512.28 and 3,099.90 is: 4,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.48 : 14,512.28 = 3,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.48/14,512.28 = 3,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.48x = 14,512.28 × 3,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.48x = 44,986,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,601.27/9,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.55

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