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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.97, 14,503.41 and 3,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.97, 14,503.41 and 3,095.01 is: 4,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.97 : 14,503.41 = 3,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.97/14,503.41 = 3,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.97x = 14,503.41 × 3,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.97x = 44,888,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,888,198.98/9,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.50

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