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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.88, 14,513.66 and 3,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.88, 14,513.66 and 3,101.96 is: 4,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.88 : 14,513.66 = 3,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.88/14,513.66 = 3,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.88x = 14,513.66 × 3,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.88x = 45,020,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020,792.77/9,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.89

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