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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,745.97, 14,616.85 and 3,082.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,745.97, 14,616.85 and 3,082.99 is: 4,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,745.97 : 14,616.85 = 3,082.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,745.97/14,616.85 = 3,082.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,745.97x = 14,616.85 × 3,082.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,745.97x = 45,063,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,529.30/9,745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.81

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