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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.38, 14,527.92 and 3,112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.38, 14,527.92 and 3,112.58 is: 4,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.38 : 14,527.92 = 3,112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.38/14,527.92 = 3,112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.38x = 14,527.92 × 3,112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.38x = 45,219,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219,313.23/9,684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.30

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