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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.06, 14,466.21 and 3,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.06, 14,466.21 and 3,071.26 is: 4,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.06 : 14,466.21 = 3,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.06/14,466.21 = 3,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.06x = 14,466.21 × 3,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.06x = 44,429,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,444.44/9,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.40

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