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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.44, 14,434.88 and 3,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.44, 14,434.88 and 3,046.28 is: 4,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.44 : 14,434.88 = 3,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.44/14,434.88 = 3,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.44x = 14,434.88 × 3,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.44x = 43,972,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,972,598.84/9,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.80

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