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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,686.03, 14,530.34 and 3,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,686.03, 14,530.34 and 3,114.23 is: 4,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,686.03 : 14,530.34 = 3,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,686.03/14,530.34 = 3,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,686.03x = 14,530.34 × 3,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,686.03x = 45,250,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,250,755.87/9,686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.76

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