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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.88, 14,462.66 and 3,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.88, 14,462.66 and 3,066.84 is: 4,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.88 : 14,462.66 = 3,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.88/14,462.66 = 3,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.88x = 14,462.66 × 3,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.88x = 44,354,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,664.19/9,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.21

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