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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.31, 14,436.87 and 3,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.31, 14,436.87 and 3,050.35 is: 4,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.31 : 14,436.87 = 3,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.31/14,436.87 = 3,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.31x = 14,436.87 × 3,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.31x = 44,037,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,458.87/9,624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.65

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