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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.74, 14,533.45 and 3,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.74, 14,533.45 and 3,114.07 is: 4,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.74 : 14,533.45 = 3,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.74/14,533.45 = 3,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.74x = 14,533.45 × 3,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.74x = 45,258,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,258,186.16/9,688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.22

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