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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.20, 14,503.80 and 3,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.20, 14,503.80 and 3,095.60 is: 4,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.20 : 14,503.80 = 3,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.20/14,503.80 = 3,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.20x = 14,503.80 × 3,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.20x = 44,897,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,963.28/9,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.40

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