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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.87, 14,497.61 and 3,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.87, 14,497.61 and 3,091.71 is: 4,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.87 : 14,497.61 = 3,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.87/14,497.61 = 3,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.87x = 14,497.61 × 3,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.87x = 44,822,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,822,390.35/9,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.14

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