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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.84, 14,442.24 and 3,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.84, 14,442.24 and 3,053.84 is: 4,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.84 : 14,442.24 = 3,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.84/14,442.24 = 3,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.84x = 14,442.24 × 3,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.84x = 44,104,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104,290.20/9,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.91

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