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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.56, 14,438.64 and 3,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.56, 14,438.64 and 3,050.16 is: 4,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.56 : 14,438.64 = 3,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.56/14,438.64 = 3,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.56x = 14,438.64 × 3,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.56x = 44,040,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,162.18/9,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.81

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