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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.48, 14,468.07 and 3,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.48, 14,468.07 and 3,071.58 is: 4,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.48 : 14,468.07 = 3,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.48/14,468.07 = 3,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.48x = 14,468.07 × 3,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.48x = 44,439,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,834.45/9,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.32

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