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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.99, 14,471.82 and 3,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.99, 14,471.82 and 3,074.08 is: 4,611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.99 : 14,471.82 = 3,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.99/14,471.82 = 3,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.99x = 14,471.82 × 3,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.99x = 44,487,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487,517.06/9,647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.07

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