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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.07, 14,495.67 and 3,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.07, 14,495.67 and 3,087.71 is: 4,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.07 : 14,495.67 = 3,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.07/14,495.67 = 3,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.07x = 14,495.67 × 3,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.07x = 44,758,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758,409.78/9,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.90

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