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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.02, 14,435.49 and 3,051.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.02, 14,435.49 and 3,051.78 is: 4,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.02 : 14,435.49 = 3,051.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.02/14,435.49 = 3,051.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.02x = 14,435.49 × 3,051.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.02x = 44,053,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,939.67/9,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.02

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