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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.18, 14,544.96 and 3,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.18, 14,544.96 and 3,124.44 is: 4,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.18 : 14,544.96 = 3,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.18/14,544.96 = 3,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.18x = 14,544.96 × 3,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.18x = 45,444,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444,854.82/9,698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.92

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