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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.96, 14,435.76 and 3,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.96, 14,435.76 and 3,050.56 is: 4,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.96 : 14,435.76 = 3,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.96/14,435.76 = 3,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.96x = 14,435.76 × 3,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.96x = 44,037,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,152.03/9,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.78

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