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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.31, 14,490.93 and 3,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.31, 14,490.93 and 3,001.35 is: 4,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.31 : 14,490.93 = 3,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.31/14,490.93 = 3,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.31x = 14,490.93 × 3,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.31x = 43,492,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492,393.03/9,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.17

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