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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.36, 14,533.26 and 3,117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.36, 14,533.26 and 3,117.64 is: 4,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.36 : 14,533.26 = 3,117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.36/14,533.26 = 3,117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.36x = 14,533.26 × 3,117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.36x = 45,309,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309,472.71/9,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.69

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