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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.20, 14,436.15 and 3,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.20, 14,436.15 and 3,048.70 is: 4,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.20 : 14,436.15 = 3,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.20/14,436.15 = 3,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.20x = 14,436.15 × 3,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.20x = 44,011,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,490.51/9,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.48

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