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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.35, 14,496.98 and 3,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.35, 14,496.98 and 3,091.77 is: 4,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.35 : 14,496.98 = 3,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.35/14,496.98 = 3,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.35x = 14,496.98 × 3,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.35x = 44,821,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,821,312.40/9,667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.36

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