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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.52, 14,435.88 and 3,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.52, 14,435.88 and 3,052.48 is: 4,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.52 : 14,435.88 = 3,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.52/14,435.88 = 3,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.52x = 14,435.88 × 3,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.52x = 44,065,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065,234.98/9,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.01

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