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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.68, 14,467.02 and 3,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.68, 14,467.02 and 3,072.88 is: 4,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.68 : 14,467.02 = 3,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.68/14,467.02 = 3,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.68x = 14,467.02 × 3,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.68x = 44,455,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,416.42/9,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.32

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