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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.73, 14,466.66 and 3,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.73, 14,466.66 and 3,068.38 is: 4,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.73 : 14,466.66 = 3,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.73/14,466.66 = 3,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.73x = 14,466.66 × 3,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.73x = 44,389,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,216.79/9,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.91

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