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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.68, 14,438.76 and 3,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.68, 14,438.76 and 3,052.92 is: 4,578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.68 : 14,438.76 = 3,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.68/14,438.76 = 3,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.68x = 14,438.76 × 3,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.68x = 44,080,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080,379.18/9,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.98

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