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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.05, 14,496.71 and 3,090.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.05, 14,496.71 and 3,090.87 is: 4,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.05 : 14,496.71 = 3,090.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.05/14,496.71 = 3,090.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.05x = 14,496.71 × 3,090.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.05x = 44,807,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807,430.58/9,666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.55

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