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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.06, 14,537.88 and 3,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.06, 14,537.88 and 3,117.69 is: 4,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.06 : 14,537.88 = 3,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.06/14,537.88 = 3,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.06x = 14,537.88 × 3,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.06x = 45,324,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324,603.10/9,692.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.47

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