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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.78, 14,440.67 and 3,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.78, 14,440.67 and 3,053.48 is: 4,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.78 : 14,440.67 = 3,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.78/14,440.67 = 3,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.78x = 14,440.67 × 3,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.78x = 44,094,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094,209.56/9,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.37

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