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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.36, 14,465.72 and 3,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.36, 14,465.72 and 3,068.92 is: 4,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.36 : 14,465.72 = 3,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.36/14,465.72 = 3,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.36x = 14,465.72 × 3,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.36x = 44,394,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,137.42/9,642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.07

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