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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.59, 14,435.79 and 3,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.59, 14,435.79 and 3,049.63 is: 4,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.59 : 14,435.79 = 3,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.59/14,435.79 = 3,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.59x = 14,435.79 × 3,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.59x = 44,023,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,818.26/9,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.57

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