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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.70, 14,474.34 and 3,075.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.70, 14,474.34 and 3,075.78 is: 4,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.70 : 14,474.34 = 3,075.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.70/14,474.34 = 3,075.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.70x = 14,474.34 × 3,075.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.70x = 44,519,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519,885.49/9,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.61

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