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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.26, 14,530.37 and 3,112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.26, 14,530.37 and 3,112.93 is: 4,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.26 : 14,530.37 = 3,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.26/14,530.37 = 3,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.26x = 14,530.37 × 3,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.26x = 45,232,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232,027.28/9,687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.23

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