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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.43, 14,435.56 and 3,049.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.43, 14,435.56 and 3,049.47 is: 4,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.43 : 14,435.56 = 3,049.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.43/14,435.56 = 3,049.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.43x = 14,435.56 × 3,049.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.43x = 44,020,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,827.99/9,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.34

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