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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.17, 14,436.11 and 3,049.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.17, 14,436.11 and 3,049.87 is: 4,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.17 : 14,436.11 = 3,049.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.17/14,436.11 = 3,049.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.17x = 14,436.11 × 3,049.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.17x = 44,028,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028,258.81/9,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.23

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