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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.12, 14,435 and 3,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.12, 14,435 and 3,049.96 is: 4,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.12 : 14,435 = 3,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.12/14,435 = 3,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.12x = 14,435 × 3,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.12x = 44,026,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026,172.60/9,622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.52

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