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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,685.44, 14,529.42 and 3,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,685.44, 14,529.42 and 3,109.32 is: 4,664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,685.44 : 14,529.42 = 3,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,685.44/14,529.42 = 3,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,685.44x = 14,529.42 × 3,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,685.44x = 45,176,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,616.19/9,685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.38

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