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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.38, 14,438.46 and 3,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.38, 14,438.46 and 3,051.42 is: 4,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.38 : 14,438.46 = 3,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.38/14,438.46 = 3,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.38x = 14,438.46 × 3,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.38x = 44,057,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057,805.61/9,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.25

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