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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.70, 14,436.90 and 3,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.70, 14,436.90 and 3,049.20 is: 4,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.70 : 14,436.90 = 3,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.70/14,436.90 = 3,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.70x = 14,436.90 × 3,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.70x = 44,020,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,995.48/9,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.23

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