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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.46, 14,444.85 and 3,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.46, 14,444.85 and 3,054.86 is: 4,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.46 : 14,444.85 = 3,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.46/14,444.85 = 3,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.46x = 14,444.85 × 3,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.46x = 44,126,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,994.47/9,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.98

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