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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.55, 14,489.99 and 3,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.55, 14,489.99 and 3,086.24 is: 4,629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.55 : 14,489.99 = 3,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.55/14,489.99 = 3,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.55x = 14,489.99 × 3,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.55x = 44,719,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,719,510.43/9,659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.56

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