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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.74, 14,434.63 and 3,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.74, 14,434.63 and 3,048.43 is: 4,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.74 : 14,434.63 = 3,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.74/14,434.63 = 3,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.74x = 14,434.63 × 3,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.74x = 44,002,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,959.13/9,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.81

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