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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.92, 14,526.56 and 3,109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.92, 14,526.56 and 3,109.34 is: 4,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.92 : 14,526.56 = 3,109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.92/14,526.56 = 3,109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.92x = 14,526.56 × 3,109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.92x = 45,168,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168,014.07/9,684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.75

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