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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.70, 14,489.55 and 3,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.70, 14,489.55 and 3,086.10 is: 4,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.70 : 14,489.55 = 3,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.70/14,489.55 = 3,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.70x = 14,489.55 × 3,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.70x = 44,716,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716,200.26/9,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.15

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