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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.62, 14,523.06 and 3,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.62, 14,523.06 and 3,018.84 is: 4,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.62 : 14,523.06 = 3,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.62/14,523.06 = 3,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.62x = 14,523.06 × 3,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.62x = 43,842,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,794.45/9,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.99

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