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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.26, 14,475.68 and 3,077.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.26, 14,475.68 and 3,077.58 is: 4,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.26 : 14,475.68 = 3,077.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.26/14,475.68 = 3,077.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.26x = 14,475.68 × 3,077.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.26x = 44,550,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550,063.25/9,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.98

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