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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.09, 14,435.04 and 3,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.09, 14,435.04 and 3,049.13 is: 4,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.09 : 14,435.04 = 3,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.09/14,435.04 = 3,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.09x = 14,435.04 × 3,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.09x = 44,014,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,289.75/9,623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.82

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