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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.88, 14,458.32 and 3,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.88, 14,458.32 and 3,068.72 is: 4,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.88 : 14,458.32 = 3,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.88/14,458.32 = 3,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.88x = 14,458.32 × 3,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.88x = 44,368,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,535.75/9,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.13

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