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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.82, 14,457.96 and 3,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.82, 14,457.96 and 3,065.40 is: 4,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.82 : 14,457.96 = 3,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.82/14,457.96 = 3,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.82x = 14,457.96 × 3,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.82x = 44,319,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,430.58/9,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.01

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