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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,696.07, 14,546.20 and 3,122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,696.07, 14,546.20 and 3,122.77 is: 4,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,696.07 : 14,546.20 = 3,122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,696.07/14,546.20 = 3,122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,696.07x = 14,546.20 × 3,122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,696.07x = 45,424,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424,392.80/9,696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.83

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