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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.55, 14,497.53 and 3,089.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.55, 14,497.53 and 3,089.71 is: 4,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.55 : 14,497.53 = 3,089.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.55/14,497.53 = 3,089.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.55x = 14,497.53 × 3,089.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.55x = 44,793,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793,163.42/9,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.27

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