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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.48, 14,440.02 and 3,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.48, 14,440.02 and 3,049.90 is: 4,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.48 : 14,440.02 = 3,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.48/14,440.02 = 3,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.48x = 14,440.02 × 3,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.48x = 44,040,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,617.00/9,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.42

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