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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.69, 14,534.27 and 3,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.69, 14,534.27 and 3,117.25 is: 4,672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.69 : 14,534.27 = 3,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.69/14,534.27 = 3,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.69x = 14,534.27 × 3,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.69x = 45,306,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306,953.16/9,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.90

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