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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.98, 14,498.11 and 3,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.98, 14,498.11 and 3,091.81 is: 4,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.98 : 14,498.11 = 3,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.98/14,498.11 = 3,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.98x = 14,498.11 × 3,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.98x = 44,825,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,825,369.10/9,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.96

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