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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.02, 14,521.66 and 3,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.02, 14,521.66 and 3,107.36 is: 4,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.02 : 14,521.66 = 3,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.02/14,521.66 = 3,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.02x = 14,521.66 × 3,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.02x = 45,123,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,945.04/9,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.59

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