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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.88, 14,440.22 and 3,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.88, 14,440.22 and 3,052.89 is: 4,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.88 : 14,440.22 = 3,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.88/14,440.22 = 3,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.88x = 14,440.22 × 3,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.88x = 44,084,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,387.97/9,626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.30

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