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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.80, 14,519.70 and 3,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.80, 14,519.70 and 3,106.20 is: 4,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.80 : 14,519.70 = 3,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.80/14,519.70 = 3,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.80x = 14,519.70 × 3,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.80x = 45,101,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,092.14/9,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.30

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