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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.52, 14,483.07 and 3,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.52, 14,483.07 and 3,081.59 is: 4,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.52 : 14,483.07 = 3,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.52/14,483.07 = 3,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.52x = 14,483.07 × 3,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.52x = 44,630,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630,865.58/9,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.32

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