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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.76, 14,462.28 and 3,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.76, 14,462.28 and 3,065.48 is: 4,599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.76 : 14,462.28 = 3,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.76/14,462.28 = 3,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.76x = 14,462.28 × 3,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.76x = 44,333,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333,830.09/9,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.54

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