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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.30 and 3,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.20, 14,499.30 and 3,092.60 is: 4,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.20 : 14,499.30 = 3,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.20/14,499.30 = 3,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.20x = 14,499.30 × 3,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.20x = 44,840,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,535.18/9,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.90

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