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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.96, 14,444.10 and 3,054.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.96, 14,444.10 and 3,054.36 is: 4,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.96 : 14,444.10 = 3,054.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.96/14,444.10 = 3,054.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.96x = 14,444.10 × 3,054.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.96x = 44,117,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117,481.28/9,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.23

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