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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.41, 14,627.82 and 3,087.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.41, 14,627.82 and 3,087.31 is: 4,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.41 : 14,627.82 = 3,087.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.41/14,627.82 = 3,087.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.41x = 14,627.82 × 3,087.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.41x = 45,160,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,643.82/9,750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.67

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