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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.63, 14,492.82 and 3,089.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.63, 14,492.82 and 3,089.01 is: 4,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.63 : 14,492.82 = 3,089.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.63/14,492.82 = 3,089.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.63x = 14,492.82 × 3,089.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.63x = 44,768,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768,465.91/9,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.24

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