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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.52, 14,437.74 and 3,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.52, 14,437.74 and 3,053.28 is: 4,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.52 : 14,437.74 = 3,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.52/14,437.74 = 3,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.52x = 14,437.74 × 3,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.52x = 44,082,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082,462.79/9,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.27

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