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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,691.16, 14,527.50 and 3,112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,691.16, 14,527.50 and 3,112.73 is: 4,666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,691.16 : 14,527.50 = 3,112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,691.16/14,527.50 = 3,112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,691.16x = 14,527.50 × 3,112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,691.16x = 45,220,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220,131.89/9,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.12

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