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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.20, 14,493.30 and 3,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.20, 14,493.30 and 3,088.60 is: 4,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.20 : 14,493.30 = 3,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.20/14,493.30 = 3,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.20x = 14,493.30 × 3,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.20x = 44,764,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,764,006.38/9,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.90

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