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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.59, 14,480.91 and 3,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.59, 14,480.91 and 3,079.26 is: 4,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.59 : 14,480.91 = 3,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.59/14,480.91 = 3,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.59x = 14,480.91 × 3,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.59x = 44,590,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590,486.93/9,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.54

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