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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.65, 14,501.79 and 3,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.65, 14,501.79 and 3,091.07 is: 4,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.65 : 14,501.79 = 3,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.65/14,501.79 = 3,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.65x = 14,501.79 × 3,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.65x = 44,826,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,826,048.02/9,666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.19

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