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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.96, 14,436.46 and 3,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.96, 14,436.46 and 3,050.66 is: 4,576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.96 : 14,436.46 = 3,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.96/14,436.46 = 3,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.96x = 14,436.46 × 3,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.96x = 44,040,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,672.60/9,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.15

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