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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.46, 14,495.86 and 3,090.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.46, 14,495.86 and 3,090.17 is: 4,635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.46 : 14,495.86 = 3,090.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.46/14,495.86 = 3,090.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.46x = 14,495.86 × 3,090.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.46x = 44,794,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,794,711.80/9,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.47

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