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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.97, 14,545.26 and 3,120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.97, 14,545.26 and 3,120.57 is: 4,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.97 : 14,545.26 = 3,120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.97/14,545.26 = 3,120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.97x = 14,545.26 × 3,120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.97x = 45,389,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,502.00/9,695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.28

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