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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.39, 14,442.64 and 2,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.39, 14,442.64 and 2,964.81 is: 4,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.39 : 14,442.64 = 2,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.39/14,442.64 = 2,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.39x = 14,442.64 × 2,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.39x = 42,819,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819,596.46/9,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.22

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