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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.48, 14,468.58 and 3,070.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.48, 14,468.58 and 3,070.98 is: 4,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.48 : 14,468.58 = 3,070.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.48/14,468.58 = 3,070.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.48x = 14,468.58 × 3,070.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.48x = 44,432,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,719.81/9,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.58

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