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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.72, 14,469.64 and 3,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.72, 14,469.64 and 3,069.60 is: 4,604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.72 : 14,469.64 = 3,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.72/14,469.64 = 3,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.72x = 14,469.64 × 3,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.72x = 44,416,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416,006.94/9,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.74

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