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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.32, 14,494.54 and 3,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.32, 14,494.54 and 3,086.96 is: 4,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.32 : 14,494.54 = 3,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.32/14,494.54 = 3,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.32x = 14,494.54 × 3,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.32x = 44,744,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,744,065.20/9,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.78

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