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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.40, 14,440.99 and 3,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.40, 14,440.99 and 3,053.64 is: 4,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.40 : 14,440.99 = 3,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.40/14,440.99 = 3,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.40x = 14,440.99 × 3,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.40x = 44,097,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,631.22/9,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.43

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