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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,686.46, 14,526.66 and 3,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,686.46, 14,526.66 and 3,111.18 is: 4,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,686.46 : 14,526.66 = 3,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,686.46/14,526.66 = 3,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,686.46x = 14,526.66 × 3,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,686.46x = 45,195,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195,054.06/9,686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.80

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