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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.41, 14,490.62 and 3,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.41, 14,490.62 and 3,087.10 is: 4,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.41 : 14,490.62 = 3,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.41/14,490.62 = 3,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.41x = 14,490.62 × 3,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.41x = 44,733,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733,905.11/9,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.64

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