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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.88, 14,439.21 and 3,051.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.88, 14,439.21 and 3,051.92 is: 4,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.88 : 14,439.21 = 3,051.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.88/14,439.21 = 3,051.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.88x = 14,439.21 × 3,051.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.88x = 44,067,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,313.78/9,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.00

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