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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.68, 14,441.76 and 3,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.68, 14,441.76 and 3,054.90 is: 4,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.68 : 14,441.76 = 3,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.68/14,441.76 = 3,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.68x = 14,441.76 × 3,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.68x = 44,118,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118,132.62/9,628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.95

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