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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.26, 14,470.45 and 3,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.26, 14,470.45 and 3,070.91 is: 4,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.26 : 14,470.45 = 3,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.26/14,470.45 = 3,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.26x = 14,470.45 × 3,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.26x = 44,437,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,478.11/9,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.71

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