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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.68, 14,437.43 and 3,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.68, 14,437.43 and 3,050.72 is: 4,576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.68 : 14,437.43 = 3,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.68/14,437.43 = 3,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.68x = 14,437.43 × 3,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.68x = 44,044,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,600.17/9,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.21

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