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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.85, 14,440.14 and 3,053.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.85, 14,440.14 and 3,053.09 is: 4,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.85 : 14,440.14 = 3,053.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.85/14,440.14 = 3,053.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.85x = 14,440.14 × 3,053.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.85x = 44,087,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087,083.13/9,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.60

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