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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.82, 14,516.58 and 3,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.82, 14,516.58 and 3,105.02 is: 4,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.82 : 14,516.58 = 3,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.82/14,516.58 = 3,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.82x = 14,516.58 × 3,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.82x = 45,074,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074,198.65/9,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.96

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