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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.96, 14,476.28 and 3,077.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.96, 14,476.28 and 3,077.09 is: 4,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.96 : 14,476.28 = 3,077.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.96/14,476.28 = 3,077.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.96x = 14,476.28 × 3,077.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.96x = 44,544,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,837.23/9,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.58

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