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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.46, 14,474.03 and 3,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.46, 14,474.03 and 3,075.59 is: 4,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.46 : 14,474.03 = 3,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.46/14,474.03 = 3,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.46x = 14,474.03 × 3,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.46x = 44,516,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,516,202.73/9,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.33

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