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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.10, 14,485.95 and 3,084.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.10, 14,485.95 and 3,084.15 is: 4,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.10 : 14,485.95 = 3,084.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.10/14,485.95 = 3,084.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.10x = 14,485.95 × 3,084.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.10x = 44,676,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,842.69/9,656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.80

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