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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,693.11, 14,541.96 and 3,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,693.11, 14,541.96 and 3,119.29 is: 4,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,693.11 : 14,541.96 = 3,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,693.11/14,541.96 = 3,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,693.11x = 14,541.96 × 3,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,693.11x = 45,360,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,590.41/9,693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.67

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