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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.94, 14,440.59 and 3,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.94, 14,440.59 and 3,054.79 is: 4,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.94 : 14,440.59 = 3,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.94/14,440.59 = 3,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.94x = 14,440.59 × 3,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.94x = 44,112,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112,969.93/9,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.77

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