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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.73, 14,494.88 and 3,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.73, 14,494.88 and 3,088.15 is: 4,631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.73 : 14,494.88 = 3,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.73/14,494.88 = 3,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.73x = 14,494.88 × 3,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.73x = 44,762,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762,335.16/9,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.99

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