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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.58, 14,493.62 and 3,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.58, 14,493.62 and 3,087.28 is: 4,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.58 : 14,493.62 = 3,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.58/14,493.62 = 3,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.58x = 14,493.62 × 3,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.58x = 44,745,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,745,863.15/9,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.80

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