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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.98, 14,442.27 and 3,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.98, 14,442.27 and 3,051.40 is: 4,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.98 : 14,442.27 = 3,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.98/14,442.27 = 3,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.98x = 14,442.27 × 3,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.98x = 44,069,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069,142.68/9,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.67

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