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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.96, 14,624.84 and 3,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.96, 14,624.84 and 3,083.20 is: 4,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.96 : 14,624.84 = 3,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.96/14,624.84 = 3,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.96x = 14,624.84 × 3,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.96x = 45,091,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,306.69/9,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.24

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