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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.94, 14,432.63 and 3,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.94, 14,432.63 and 3,044.75 is: 4,567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.94 : 14,432.63 = 3,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.94/14,432.63 = 3,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.94x = 14,432.63 × 3,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.94x = 43,943,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943,750.19/9,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.51

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