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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.35, 14,487.98 and 3,085.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.35, 14,487.98 and 3,085.77 is: 4,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.35 : 14,487.98 = 3,085.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.35/14,487.98 = 3,085.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.35x = 14,487.98 × 3,085.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.35x = 44,706,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706,558.62/9,661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.36

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