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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.36, 14,483.44 and 3,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.36, 14,483.44 and 3,082.76 is: 4,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.36 : 14,483.44 = 3,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.36/14,483.44 = 3,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.36x = 14,483.44 × 3,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.36x = 44,648,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648,969.49/9,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.87

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