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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697.47, 14,547.51 and 3,122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697.47, 14,547.51 and 3,122.07 is: 4,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697.47 : 14,547.51 = 3,122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697.47/14,547.51 = 3,122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697.47x = 14,547.51 × 3,122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697.47x = 45,418,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418,344.55/9,697.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.53

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