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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.94, 14,491.38 and 3,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.94, 14,491.38 and 3,088.08 is: 4,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.94 : 14,491.38 = 3,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.94/14,491.38 = 3,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.94x = 14,491.38 × 3,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.94x = 44,750,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,750,540.75/9,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.59

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