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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.62, 14,468.25 and 3,071.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.62, 14,468.25 and 3,071.70 is: 4,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.62 : 14,468.25 = 3,071.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.62/14,468.25 = 3,071.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.62x = 14,468.25 × 3,071.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.62x = 44,442,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,123.53/9,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.50

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