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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.37, 14,487.96 and 3,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.37, 14,487.96 and 3,085.76 is: 4,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.37 : 14,487.96 = 3,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.37/14,487.96 = 3,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.37x = 14,487.96 × 3,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.37x = 44,706,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706,367.45/9,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.37

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