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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.82, 14,436.24 and 3,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.82, 14,436.24 and 3,050.52 is: 4,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.82 : 14,436.24 = 3,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.82/14,436.24 = 3,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.82x = 14,436.24 × 3,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.82x = 44,038,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,031.03/9,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.94

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