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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.22, 14,440.41 and 3,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.22, 14,440.41 and 3,052.26 is: 4,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.22 : 14,440.41 = 3,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.22/14,440.41 = 3,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.22x = 14,440.41 × 3,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.22x = 44,075,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,885.83/9,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.73

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