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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.40, 14,435.16 and 3,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.40, 14,435.16 and 3,049.60 is: 4,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.40 : 14,435.16 = 3,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.40/14,435.16 = 3,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.40x = 14,435.16 × 3,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.40x = 44,021,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021,463.94/9,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.42

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