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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.37, 14,430.96 and 3,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.37, 14,430.96 and 3,046.41 is: 4,569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.37 : 14,430.96 = 3,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.37/14,430.96 = 3,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.37x = 14,430.96 × 3,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.37x = 43,962,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962,620.85/9,620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.74

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