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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.91, 14,516.62 and 3,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.91, 14,516.62 and 3,104.53 is: 4,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.91 : 14,516.62 = 3,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.91/14,516.62 = 3,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.91x = 14,516.62 × 3,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.91x = 45,067,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067,238.24/9,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.75

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