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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.72, 14,477.33 and 3,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.72, 14,477.33 and 3,079.64 is: 4,616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.72 : 14,477.33 = 3,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.72/14,477.33 = 3,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.72x = 14,477.33 × 3,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.72x = 44,585,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,008.45/9,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.51

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