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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.52, 14,433.24 and 3,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.52, 14,433.24 and 3,050.28 is: 4,574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.52 : 14,433.24 = 3,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.52/14,433.24 = 3,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.52x = 14,433.24 × 3,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.52x = 44,025,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025,423.31/9,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.77

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