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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.06, 14,431.77 and 3,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.06, 14,431.77 and 3,049.02 is: 4,572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.06 : 14,431.77 = 3,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.06/14,431.77 = 3,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.06x = 14,431.77 × 3,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.06x = 44,002,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,755.37/9,624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.16

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