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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.23, 14,468.91 and 3,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.23, 14,468.91 and 3,069.89 is: 4,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.23 : 14,468.91 = 3,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.23/14,468.91 = 3,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.23x = 14,468.91 × 3,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.23x = 44,417,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,889.78/9,645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.17

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