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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.84, 14,489.94 and 3,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.84, 14,489.94 and 3,086.28 is: 4,629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.84 : 14,489.94 = 3,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.84/14,489.94 = 3,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.84x = 14,489.94 × 3,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.84x = 44,720,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720,012.02/9,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.00

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