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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.82, 14,459.73 and 3,066.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.82, 14,459.73 and 3,066.01 is: 4,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.82 : 14,459.73 = 3,066.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.82/14,459.73 = 3,066.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.82x = 14,459.73 × 3,066.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.82x = 44,333,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333,604.48/9,639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.01

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