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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.73, 14,440.60 and 3,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.73, 14,440.60 and 3,053.42 is: 4,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.73 : 14,440.60 = 3,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.73/14,440.60 = 3,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.73x = 14,440.60 × 3,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.73x = 44,093,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093,208.34/9,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.29

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