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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.65, 14,522.59 and 3,107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.65, 14,522.59 and 3,107.97 is: 4,661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.65 : 14,522.59 = 3,107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.65/14,522.59 = 3,107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.65x = 14,522.59 × 3,107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.65x = 45,135,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,135,774.04/9,682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.51

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