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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.08, 14,486.87 and 3,082.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.08, 14,486.87 and 3,082.78 is: 4,625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.08 : 14,486.87 = 3,082.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.08/14,486.87 = 3,082.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.08x = 14,486.87 × 3,082.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.08x = 44,659,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,745.25/9,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.04

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