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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.31, 14,497.53 and 3,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.31, 14,497.53 and 3,089.62 is: 4,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.31 : 14,497.53 = 3,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.31/14,497.53 = 3,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.31x = 14,497.53 × 3,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.31x = 44,791,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,858.64/9,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.25

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