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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.93, 14,436.31 and 3,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.93, 14,436.31 and 3,049.97 is: 4,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.93 : 14,436.31 = 3,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.93/14,436.31 = 3,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.93x = 14,436.31 × 3,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.93x = 44,030,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,333.25/9,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.09

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