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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,658.31, 14,489.35 and 3,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,658.31, 14,489.35 and 3,084.89 is: 4,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,658.31 : 14,489.35 = 3,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,658.31/14,489.35 = 3,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,658.31x = 14,489.35 × 3,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,658.31x = 44,697,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,970.76/9,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.93

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