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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.62, 14,495.55 and 3,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.62, 14,495.55 and 3,089.94 is: 4,634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.62 : 14,495.55 = 3,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.62/14,495.55 = 3,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.62x = 14,495.55 × 3,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.62x = 44,790,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,379.77/9,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.47

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