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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.28, 14,501.58 and 3,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.28, 14,501.58 and 3,092.86 is: 4,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.28 : 14,501.58 = 3,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.28/14,501.58 = 3,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.28x = 14,501.58 × 3,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.28x = 44,851,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,851,320.46/9,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.98

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