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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.32, 14,458.98 and 3,065.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.32, 14,458.98 and 3,065.51 is: 4,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.32 : 14,458.98 = 3,065.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.32/14,458.98 = 3,065.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.32x = 14,458.98 × 3,065.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.32x = 44,324,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324,075.48/9,639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.26

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