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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.99, 14,521.88 and 3,105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.99, 14,521.88 and 3,105.67 is: 4,659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.99 : 14,521.88 = 3,105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.99/14,521.88 = 3,105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.99x = 14,521.88 × 3,105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.99x = 45,100,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,151.53/9,679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.11

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