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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.83, 14,481.32 and 3,078.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.83, 14,481.32 and 3,078.63 is: 4,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.83 : 14,481.32 = 3,078.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.83/14,481.32 = 3,078.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.83x = 14,481.32 × 3,078.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.83x = 44,582,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,582,610.80/9,655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.17

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