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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.44, 14,436.38 and 3,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.44, 14,436.38 and 3,047.28 is: 4,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.44 : 14,436.38 = 3,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.44/14,436.38 = 3,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.44x = 14,436.38 × 3,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.44x = 43,991,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991,692.05/9,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.31

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