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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.11, 14,435.19 and 3,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.11, 14,435.19 and 3,048.82 is: 4,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.11 : 14,435.19 = 3,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.11/14,435.19 = 3,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.11x = 14,435.19 × 3,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.11x = 44,010,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010,295.98/9,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.40

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