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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.66, 14,430.86 and 3,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.66, 14,430.86 and 3,046.36 is: 4,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.66 : 14,430.86 = 3,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.66/14,430.86 = 3,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.66x = 14,430.86 × 3,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.66x = 43,961,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,961,581.84/9,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.97

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