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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.56, 14,465.08 and 3,071.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.56, 14,465.08 and 3,071.46 is: 4,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.56 : 14,465.08 = 3,071.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.56/14,465.08 = 3,071.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.56x = 14,465.08 × 3,071.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.56x = 44,428,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,914.62/9,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.24

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