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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.43, 14,436.86 and 3,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.43, 14,436.86 and 3,052.28 is: 4,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.43 : 14,436.86 = 3,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.43/14,436.86 = 3,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.43x = 14,436.86 × 3,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.43x = 44,065,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065,251.60/9,625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.01

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