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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.91, 14,550.44 and 3,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.91, 14,550.44 and 3,126.33 is: 4,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.91 : 14,550.44 = 3,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.91/14,550.44 = 3,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.91x = 14,550.44 × 3,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.91x = 45,489,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,461.45/9,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.71

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