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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.32, 14,494.70 and 3,089.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.32, 14,494.70 and 3,089.90 is: 4,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.32 : 14,494.70 = 3,089.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.32/14,494.70 = 3,089.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.32x = 14,494.70 × 3,089.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.32x = 44,787,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787,173.53/9,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.76

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