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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.06, 14,489.94 and 3,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.06, 14,489.94 and 3,083.02 is: 4,624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.06 : 14,489.94 = 3,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.06/14,489.94 = 3,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.06x = 14,489.94 × 3,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.06x = 44,672,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672,774.82/9,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.96

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