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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.28, 14,442.93 and 3,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.28, 14,442.93 and 3,054.98 is: 4,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.28 : 14,442.93 = 3,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.28/14,442.93 = 3,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.28x = 14,442.93 × 3,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.28x = 44,122,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,774.80/9,628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.63

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