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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.97, 14,492.82 and 3,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.97, 14,492.82 and 3,085.70 is: 4,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.97 : 14,492.82 = 3,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.97/14,492.82 = 3,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.97x = 14,492.82 × 3,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.97x = 44,720,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720,433.78/9,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.98

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