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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.87, 14,457.77 and 3,064.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.87, 14,457.77 and 3,064.49 is: 4,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.87 : 14,457.77 = 3,064.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.87/14,457.77 = 3,064.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.87x = 14,457.77 × 3,064.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.87x = 44,305,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305,691.59/9,639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.09

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