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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.43, 14,490.81 and 3,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.43, 14,490.81 and 3,086.85 is: 4,629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.43 : 14,490.81 = 3,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.43/14,490.81 = 3,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.43x = 14,490.81 × 3,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.43x = 44,730,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,730,956.85/9,662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.37

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