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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,693.96, 14,541.48 and 3,119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,693.96, 14,541.48 and 3,119.64 is: 4,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,693.96 : 14,541.48 = 3,119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,693.96/14,541.48 = 3,119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,693.96x = 14,541.48 × 3,119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,693.96x = 45,364,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,364,182.67/9,693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.63

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