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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.93, 14,442.12 and 3,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.93, 14,442.12 and 3,054.20 is: 4,581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.93 : 14,442.12 = 3,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.93/14,442.12 = 3,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.93x = 14,442.12 × 3,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.93x = 44,109,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109,050.69/9,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.36

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