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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.94, 14,550.65 and 3,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.94, 14,550.65 and 3,035.06 is: 4,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.94 : 14,550.65 = 3,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.94/14,550.65 = 3,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.94x = 14,550.65 × 3,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.94x = 44,162,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,095.79/9,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.29

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