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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.83, 14,540.64 and 3,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.83, 14,540.64 and 3,116.83 is: 4,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.83 : 14,540.64 = 3,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.83/14,540.64 = 3,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.83x = 14,540.64 × 3,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.83x = 45,320,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320,702.97/9,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.69

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