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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.58, 14,492.12 and 3,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.58, 14,492.12 and 3,086.28 is: 4,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.58 : 14,492.12 = 3,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.58/14,492.12 = 3,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.58x = 14,492.12 × 3,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.58x = 44,726,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,726,740.11/9,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.30

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