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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.31, 14,532.21 and 3,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.31, 14,532.21 and 3,115.87 is: 4,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.31 : 14,532.21 = 3,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.31/14,532.21 = 3,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.31x = 14,532.21 × 3,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.31x = 45,280,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280,440.84/9,694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.83

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