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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.69, 14,494.14 and 3,088.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.69, 14,494.14 and 3,088.73 is: 4,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.69 : 14,494.14 = 3,088.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.69/14,494.14 = 3,088.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.69x = 14,494.14 × 3,088.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.69x = 44,768,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768,521.28/9,662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.13

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