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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.06, 14,530.59 and 3,113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.06, 14,530.59 and 3,113.37 is: 4,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.06 : 14,530.59 = 3,113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.06/14,530.59 = 3,113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.06x = 14,530.59 × 3,113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.06x = 45,239,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,102.99/9,687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.06

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