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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.62, 14,542.34 and 3,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.62, 14,542.34 and 3,122.01 is: 4,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.62 : 14,542.34 = 3,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.62/14,542.34 = 3,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.62x = 14,542.34 × 3,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.62x = 45,401,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401,315.29/9,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.73

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