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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.38, 14,435.48 and 3,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.38, 14,435.48 and 3,050.05 is: 4,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.38 : 14,435.48 = 3,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.38/14,435.48 = 3,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.38x = 14,435.48 × 3,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.38x = 44,028,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028,935.77/9,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.20

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