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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.32, 14,441.37 and 3,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.32, 14,441.37 and 3,053.36 is: 4,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.32 : 14,441.37 = 3,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.32/14,441.37 = 3,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.32x = 14,441.37 × 3,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.32x = 44,094,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094,629.30/9,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.16

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