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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.98, 14,433.56 and 3,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.98, 14,433.56 and 3,053.48 is: 4,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.98 : 14,433.56 = 3,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.98/14,433.56 = 3,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.98x = 14,433.56 × 3,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.98x = 44,072,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072,586.79/9,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.93

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