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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.52, 14,483.53 and 3,081.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.52, 14,483.53 and 3,081.69 is: 4,622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.52 : 14,483.53 = 3,081.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.52/14,483.53 = 3,081.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.52x = 14,483.53 × 3,081.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.52x = 44,633,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633,753.42/9,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.62

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