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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.00, 14,434.90 and 3,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.00, 14,434.90 and 3,049.04 is: 4,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.00 : 14,434.90 = 3,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.00/14,434.90 = 3,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.00x = 14,434.90 × 3,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.00x = 44,012,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,507.70/9,623.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.68

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