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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.87, 14,482.71 and 3,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.87, 14,482.71 and 3,082.26 is: 4,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.87 : 14,482.71 = 3,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.87/14,482.71 = 3,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.87x = 14,482.71 × 3,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.87x = 44,639,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639,477.72/9,659.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.13

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