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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.55, 14,491.49 and 3,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.55, 14,491.49 and 3,087.24 is: 4,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.55 : 14,491.49 = 3,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.55/14,491.49 = 3,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.55x = 14,491.49 × 3,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.55x = 44,738,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,738,707.59/9,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.07

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