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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.88, 14,524.03 and 3,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.88, 14,524.03 and 3,106.30 is: 4,659.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.88 : 14,524.03 = 3,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.88/14,524.03 = 3,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.88x = 14,524.03 × 3,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.88x = 45,115,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,965.84/9,681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.84

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