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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.16, 14,476.89 and 3,082.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.16, 14,476.89 and 3,082.87 is: 4,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.16 : 14,476.89 = 3,082.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.16/14,476.89 = 3,082.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.16x = 14,476.89 × 3,082.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.16x = 44,630,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,369.87/9,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.35

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