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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.32, 14,482.72 and 3,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.32, 14,482.72 and 3,081.36 is: 4,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.32 : 14,482.72 = 3,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.32/14,482.72 = 3,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.32x = 14,482.72 × 3,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.32x = 44,626,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,474.10/9,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.96

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