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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.12, 14,492.08 and 3,088.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.12, 14,492.08 and 3,088.51 is: 4,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.12 : 14,492.08 = 3,088.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.12/14,492.08 = 3,088.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.12x = 14,492.08 × 3,088.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.12x = 44,758,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758,934.00/9,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.50

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