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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.58, 14,466.59 and 3,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.58, 14,466.59 and 3,069.28 is: 4,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.58 : 14,466.59 = 3,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.58/14,466.59 = 3,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.58x = 14,466.59 × 3,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.58x = 44,401,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401,927.68/9,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.78

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