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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.83, 14,498.28 and 3,089.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.83, 14,498.28 and 3,089.49 is: 4,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.83 : 14,498.28 = 3,089.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.83/14,498.28 = 3,089.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.83x = 14,498.28 × 3,089.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.83x = 44,792,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,792,291.08/9,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.57

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