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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.64, 14,436.16 and 3,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.64, 14,436.16 and 3,050.28 is: 4,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.64 : 14,436.16 = 3,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.64/14,436.16 = 3,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.64x = 14,436.16 × 3,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.64x = 44,034,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,034,330.12/9,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.64

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