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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.04, 14,457.93 and 3,065.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.04, 14,457.93 and 3,065.62 is: 4,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.04 : 14,457.93 = 3,065.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.04/14,457.93 = 3,065.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.04x = 14,457.93 × 3,065.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.04x = 44,322,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322,519.37/9,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.23

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