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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.69, 14,437.43 and 3,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.69, 14,437.43 and 3,050.73 is: 4,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.69 : 14,437.43 = 3,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.69/14,437.43 = 3,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.69x = 14,437.43 × 3,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.69x = 44,044,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,685.57/9,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.22

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