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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.32, 14,442.57 and 3,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.32, 14,442.57 and 3,054 is: 4,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.32 : 14,442.57 = 3,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.32/14,442.57 = 3,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.32x = 14,442.57 × 3,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.32x = 44,107,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107,608.78/9,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.03

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