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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.58, 14,440.68 and 3,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.58, 14,440.68 and 3,051 is: 4,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.58 : 14,440.68 = 3,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.58/14,440.68 = 3,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.58x = 14,440.68 × 3,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.58x = 44,058,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,514.68/9,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.76

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