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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.56, 14,531.34 and 3,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.56, 14,531.34 and 3,113.72 is: 4,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.56 : 14,531.34 = 3,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.56/14,531.34 = 3,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.56x = 14,531.34 × 3,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.56x = 45,246,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,523.98/9,687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.58

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