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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.96, 14,522.91 and 3,108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.96, 14,522.91 and 3,108.69 is: 4,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.96 : 14,522.91 = 3,108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.96/14,522.91 = 3,108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.96x = 14,522.91 × 3,108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.96x = 45,147,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147,225.09/9,683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.06

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