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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.30, 14,491.56 and 3,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.30, 14,491.56 and 3,084.96 is: 4,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.30 : 14,491.56 = 3,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.30/14,491.56 = 3,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.30x = 14,491.56 × 3,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.30x = 44,705,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705,882.94/9,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.79

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