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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.41, 14,549.28 and 3,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.41, 14,549.28 and 3,125.63 is: 4,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.41 : 14,549.28 = 3,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.41/14,549.28 = 3,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.41x = 14,549.28 × 3,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.41x = 45,475,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475,690.70/9,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.50

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