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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.20, 14,486.57 and 3,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.20, 14,486.57 and 3,083.39 is: 4,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.20 : 14,486.57 = 3,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.20/14,486.57 = 3,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.20x = 14,486.57 × 3,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.20x = 44,667,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,667,772.53/9,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.33

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