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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.64, 14,551.92 and 3,132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.64, 14,551.92 and 3,132.54 is: 4,698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.64 : 14,551.92 = 3,132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.64/14,551.92 = 3,132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.64x = 14,551.92 × 3,132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.64x = 45,584,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584,471.48/9,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.64

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