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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.06, 14,486.94 and 3,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.06, 14,486.94 and 3,081.02 is: 4,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.06 : 14,486.94 = 3,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.06/14,486.94 = 3,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.06x = 14,486.94 × 3,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.06x = 44,634,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,634,551.88/9,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.96

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