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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.84, 14,477.44 and 3,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.84, 14,477.44 and 3,078.40 is: 4,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.84 : 14,477.44 = 3,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.84/14,477.44 = 3,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.84x = 14,477.44 × 3,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.84x = 44,567,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,351.30/9,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.50

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