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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.64, 14,683.97 and 3,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.64, 14,683.97 and 3,125.68 is: 4,688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.64 : 14,683.97 = 3,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.64/14,683.97 = 3,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.64x = 14,683.97 × 3,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.64x = 45,897,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897,391.35/9,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.84

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