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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.04, 14,462.43 and 3,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.04, 14,462.43 and 3,068.62 is: 4,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.04 : 14,462.43 = 3,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.04/14,462.43 = 3,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.04x = 14,462.43 × 3,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.04x = 44,379,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,379,701.95/9,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.73

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