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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.80, 14,465.70 and 3,070.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.80, 14,465.70 and 3,070.65 is: 4,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.80 : 14,465.70 = 3,070.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.80/14,465.70 = 3,070.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.80x = 14,465.70 × 3,070.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.80x = 44,419,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,101.71/9,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.98

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