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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.82, 14,484.96 and 3,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.82, 14,484.96 and 3,083.40 is: 4,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.82 : 14,484.96 = 3,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.82/14,484.96 = 3,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.82x = 14,484.96 × 3,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.82x = 44,662,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,662,925.66/9,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.01

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