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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.88, 14,442.34 and 3,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.88, 14,442.34 and 3,054.58 is: 4,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.88 : 14,442.34 = 3,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.88/14,442.34 = 3,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.88x = 14,442.34 × 3,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.88x = 44,115,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115,203.07/9,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.03

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