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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.97, 14,522.05 and 3,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.97, 14,522.05 and 3,106.11 is: 4,659.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.97 : 14,522.05 = 3,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.97/14,522.05 = 3,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.97x = 14,522.05 × 3,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.97x = 45,107,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107,143.07/9,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.84

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