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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.63, 14,550.96 and 3,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.63, 14,550.96 and 3,126.48 is: 4,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.63 : 14,550.96 = 3,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.63/14,550.96 = 3,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.63x = 14,550.96 × 3,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.63x = 45,493,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,285.42/9,699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.21

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