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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.16, 14,529.33 and 3,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.16, 14,529.33 and 3,112.48 is: 4,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.16 : 14,529.33 = 3,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.16/14,529.33 = 3,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.16x = 14,529.33 × 3,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.16x = 45,222,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,249.04/9,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.27

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