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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.35, 14,435.43 and 3,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.35, 14,435.43 and 3,049.39 is: 4,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.35 : 14,435.43 = 3,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.35/14,435.43 = 3,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.35x = 14,435.43 × 3,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.35x = 44,019,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019,219.80/9,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.21

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