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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.35, 14,433.93 and 3,048.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.35, 14,433.93 and 3,048.39 is: 4,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.35 : 14,433.93 = 3,048.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.35/14,433.93 = 3,048.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.35x = 14,433.93 × 3,048.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.35x = 44,000,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,175.70/9,622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.71

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