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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.16, 14,501.30 and 3,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.16, 14,501.30 and 3,099.06 is: 4,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.16 : 14,501.30 = 3,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.16/14,501.30 = 3,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.16x = 14,501.30 × 3,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.16x = 44,940,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,940,383.28/9,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.29

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