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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.08, 14,534.10 and 3,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.08, 14,534.10 and 3,114.12 is: 4,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.08 : 14,534.10 = 3,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.08/14,534.10 = 3,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.08x = 14,534.10 × 3,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.08x = 45,260,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,931.49/9,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.82

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