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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.43, 14,441.36 and 3,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.43, 14,441.36 and 3,055.28 is: 4,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.43 : 14,441.36 = 3,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.43/14,441.36 = 3,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.43x = 14,441.36 × 3,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.43x = 44,122,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,310.90/9,628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.51

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