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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.20, 14,490.30 and 3,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.20, 14,490.30 and 3,086.60 is: 4,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.20 : 14,490.30 = 3,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.20/14,490.30 = 3,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.20x = 14,490.30 × 3,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.20x = 44,725,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725,759.98/9,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.90

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