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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.09, 14,459.24 and 3,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.09, 14,459.24 and 3,065.54 is: 4,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.09 : 14,459.24 = 3,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.09/14,459.24 = 3,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.09x = 14,459.24 × 3,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.09x = 44,325,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,325,313.96/9,639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.50

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