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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.64, 14,433.16 and 3,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.64, 14,433.16 and 3,048.28 is: 4,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.64 : 14,433.16 = 3,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.64/14,433.16 = 3,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.64x = 14,433.16 × 3,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.64x = 43,996,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996,312.96/9,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.64

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