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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.06, 14,521.02 and 3,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.06, 14,521.02 and 3,104.68 is: 4,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.06 : 14,521.02 = 3,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.06/14,521.02 = 3,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.06x = 14,521.02 × 3,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.06x = 45,083,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083,120.37/9,680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.32

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