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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.80, 14,509.52 and 3,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.80, 14,509.52 and 3,099.60 is: 4,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.80 : 14,509.52 = 3,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.80/14,509.52 = 3,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.80x = 14,509.52 × 3,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.80x = 44,973,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,708.19/9,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.58

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