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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.30, 14,461.96 and 3,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.30, 14,461.96 and 3,067.49 is: 4,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.30 : 14,461.96 = 3,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.30/14,461.96 = 3,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.30x = 14,461.96 × 3,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.30x = 44,361,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,946.17/9,641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.24

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