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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.61, 14,435.94 and 3,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.61, 14,435.94 and 3,049.32 is: 4,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.61 : 14,435.94 = 3,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.61/14,435.94 = 3,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.61x = 14,435.94 × 3,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.61x = 44,019,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019,800.56/9,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.15

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