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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.88, 14,491.44 and 3,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.88, 14,491.44 and 3,088.80 is: 4,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.88 : 14,491.44 = 3,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.88/14,491.44 = 3,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.88x = 14,491.44 × 3,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.88x = 44,761,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761,159.87/9,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.28

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