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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.82, 14,492.46 and 3,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.82, 14,492.46 and 3,088.40 is: 4,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.82 : 14,492.46 = 3,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.82/14,492.46 = 3,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.82x = 14,492.46 × 3,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.82x = 44,758,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758,513.46/9,661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.51

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