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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.67, 14,435.36 and 3,049.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.67, 14,435.36 and 3,049.37 is: 4,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.67 : 14,435.36 = 3,049.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.67/14,435.36 = 3,049.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.67x = 14,435.36 × 3,049.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.67x = 44,018,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,018,666.30/9,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.48

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