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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.70, 14,517.10 and 3,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.70, 14,517.10 and 3,107.50 is: 4,661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.70 : 14,517.10 = 3,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.70/14,517.10 = 3,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.70x = 14,517.10 × 3,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.70x = 45,111,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111,847.10/9,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.90

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