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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.90, 14,440.35 and 3,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.90, 14,440.35 and 3,053.60 is: 4,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.90 : 14,440.35 = 3,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.90/14,440.35 = 3,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.90x = 14,440.35 × 3,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.90x = 44,095,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,052.76/9,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.40

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