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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.22, 14,496.91 and 3,089.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.22, 14,496.91 and 3,089.64 is: 4,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.22 : 14,496.91 = 3,089.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.22/14,496.91 = 3,089.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.22x = 14,496.91 × 3,089.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.22x = 44,790,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,233.01/9,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.17

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