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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.59, 14,616.14 and 3,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.59, 14,616.14 and 3,082.86 is: 4,622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.59 : 14,616.14 = 3,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.59/14,616.14 = 3,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.59x = 14,616.14 × 3,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.59x = 45,059,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,497.95/9,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.63

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