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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.62, 14,458.35 and 3,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.62, 14,458.35 and 3,065.30 is: 4,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.62 : 14,458.35 = 3,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.62/14,458.35 = 3,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.62x = 14,458.35 × 3,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.62x = 44,319,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,180.26/9,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.61

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