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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.28, 14,469.99 and 3,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.28, 14,469.99 and 3,072.30 is: 4,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.28 : 14,469.99 = 3,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.28/14,469.99 = 3,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.28x = 14,469.99 × 3,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.28x = 44,456,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,150.28/9,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.15

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