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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.66, 14,565.55 and 3,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.66, 14,565.55 and 3,045.14 is: 4,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.66 : 14,565.55 = 3,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.66/14,565.55 = 3,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.66x = 14,565.55 × 3,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.66x = 44,354,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,138.93/9,708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.51

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