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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.78, 14,439.56 and 3,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.78, 14,439.56 and 3,057.68 is: 4,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.78 : 14,439.56 = 3,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.78/14,439.56 = 3,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.78x = 14,439.56 × 3,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.78x = 44,151,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,466.33/9,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.32

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