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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.84, 14,512.32 and 3,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.84, 14,512.32 and 3,101.34 is: 4,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.84 : 14,512.32 = 3,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.84/14,512.32 = 3,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.84x = 14,512.32 × 3,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.84x = 45,007,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,007,638.51/9,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.55

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