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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.59, 14,492.39 and 3,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.59, 14,492.39 and 3,088.35 is: 4,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.59 : 14,492.39 = 3,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.59/14,492.39 = 3,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.59x = 14,492.39 × 3,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.59x = 44,757,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,557.21/9,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.53

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