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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,654.78, 14,480.96 and 3,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,654.78, 14,480.96 and 3,080.42 is: 4,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654.78 : 14,480.96 = 3,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654.78/14,480.96 = 3,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654.78x = 14,480.96 × 3,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654.78x = 44,607,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,607,438.80/9,654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.24

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