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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.84, 14,436.14 and 3,050.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.84, 14,436.14 and 3,050.02 is: 4,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.84 : 14,436.14 = 3,050.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.84/14,436.14 = 3,050.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.84x = 14,436.14 × 3,050.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.84x = 44,030,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,515.72/9,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.15

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