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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.32, 14,469.05 and 3,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.32, 14,469.05 and 3,069.97 is: 4,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.32 : 14,469.05 = 3,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.32/14,469.05 = 3,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.32x = 14,469.05 × 3,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.32x = 44,419,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,497.91/9,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.29

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