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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.80, 14,440.48 and 3,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.80, 14,440.48 and 3,054.04 is: 4,580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.80 : 14,440.48 = 3,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.80/14,440.48 = 3,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.80x = 14,440.48 × 3,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.80x = 44,101,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,101,803.54/9,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.67

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