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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.16, 14,464.68 and 3,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.16, 14,464.68 and 3,066.40 is: 4,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.16 : 14,464.68 = 3,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.16/14,464.68 = 3,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.16x = 14,464.68 × 3,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.16x = 44,354,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,494.75/9,642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.06

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