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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,678.76, 14,520.96 and 3,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,678.76, 14,520.96 and 3,104.80 is: 4,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,678.76 : 14,520.96 = 3,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,678.76/14,520.96 = 3,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,678.76x = 14,520.96 × 3,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,678.76x = 45,084,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,676.61/9,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.10

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