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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.44, 14,441.34 and 3,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.44, 14,441.34 and 3,055.29 is: 4,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.44 : 14,441.34 = 3,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.44/14,441.34 = 3,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.44x = 14,441.34 × 3,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.44x = 44,122,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,481.69/9,628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.52

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