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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.40, 14,492.77 and 3,088.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.40, 14,492.77 and 3,088.11 is: 4,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.40 : 14,492.77 = 3,088.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.40/14,492.77 = 3,088.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.40x = 14,492.77 × 3,088.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.40x = 44,755,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755,260.24/9,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.38

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