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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.80, 14,530.34 and 3,113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.80, 14,530.34 and 3,113.13 is: 4,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.80 : 14,530.34 = 3,113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.80/14,530.34 = 3,113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.80x = 14,530.34 × 3,113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.80x = 45,234,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,882.12/9,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.26

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