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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.07, 14,462.83 and 3,068.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.07, 14,462.83 and 3,068.65 is: 4,602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.07 : 14,462.83 = 3,068.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.07/14,462.83 = 3,068.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.07x = 14,462.83 × 3,068.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.07x = 44,381,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,381,363.28/9,642.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.89

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