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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.66, 14,132.94 and 3,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.66, 14,132.94 and 3,096.02 is: 4,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.66 : 14,132.94 = 3,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.66/14,132.94 = 3,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.66x = 14,132.94 × 3,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.66x = 43,755,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,864.90/9,420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.67

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