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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.88, 14,548.68 and 3,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.88, 14,548.68 and 3,125.16 is: 4,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.88 : 14,548.68 = 3,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.88/14,548.68 = 3,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.88x = 14,548.68 × 3,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.88x = 45,466,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466,952.79/9,698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.86

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