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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.66, 14,480.52 and 3,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.66, 14,480.52 and 3,080.08 is: 4,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.66 : 14,480.52 = 3,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.66/14,480.52 = 3,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.66x = 14,480.52 × 3,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.66x = 44,601,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,160.04/9,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.17

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