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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.28, 14,545.84 and 3,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.28, 14,545.84 and 3,124 is: 4,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.28 : 14,545.84 = 3,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.28/14,545.84 = 3,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.28x = 14,545.84 × 3,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.28x = 45,441,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441,204.16/9,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.01

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