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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.79, 14,497.09 and 3,091.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.79, 14,497.09 and 3,091.41 is: 4,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.79 : 14,497.09 = 3,091.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.79/14,497.09 = 3,091.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.79x = 14,497.09 × 3,091.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.79x = 44,816,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,816,441.27/9,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.13

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