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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.14, 14,488.81 and 3,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.14, 14,488.81 and 3,085.46 is: 4,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.14 : 14,488.81 = 3,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.14/14,488.81 = 3,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.14x = 14,488.81 × 3,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.14x = 44,704,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704,563.54/9,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.74

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