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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.74, 14,534.95 and 3,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.74, 14,534.95 and 3,115.07 is: 4,672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.74 : 14,534.95 = 3,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.74/14,534.95 = 3,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.74x = 14,534.95 × 3,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.74x = 45,277,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277,386.70/9,689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.71

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