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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.76, 14,440.53 and 3,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.76, 14,440.53 and 3,052.80 is: 4,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.76 : 14,440.53 = 3,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.76/14,440.53 = 3,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.76x = 14,440.53 × 3,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.76x = 44,084,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,049.98/9,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.32

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