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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.89, 14,482.92 and 3,080.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.89, 14,482.92 and 3,080.93 is: 4,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.89 : 14,482.92 = 3,080.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.89/14,482.92 = 3,080.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.89x = 14,482.92 × 3,080.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.89x = 44,620,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620,790.30/9,655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.10

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