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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.88, 14,496.73 and 3,088.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.88, 14,496.73 and 3,088.50 is: 4,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.88 : 14,496.73 = 3,088.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.88/14,496.73 = 3,088.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.88x = 14,496.73 × 3,088.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.88x = 44,773,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,062.68/9,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.03

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