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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.48, 14,471.07 and 3,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.48, 14,471.07 and 3,073.58 is: 4,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.48 : 14,471.07 = 3,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.48/14,471.07 = 3,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.48x = 14,471.07 × 3,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.48x = 44,477,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477,961.72/9,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.32

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