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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.92, 14,491.23 and 3,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.92, 14,491.23 and 3,087.55 is: 4,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.92 : 14,491.23 = 3,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.92/14,491.23 = 3,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.92x = 14,491.23 × 3,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.92x = 44,742,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742,397.19/9,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.32

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