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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.26, 14,470.42 and 3,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.26, 14,470.42 and 3,070.90 is: 4,606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.26 : 14,470.42 = 3,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.26/14,470.42 = 3,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.26x = 14,470.42 × 3,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.26x = 44,437,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,278.28/9,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.69

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