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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.70, 14,443.05 and 9,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.70, 14,443.05 and 9,052.70 is: 13,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.70 : 14,443.05 = 9,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.70/14,443.05 = 9,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.70x = 14,443.05 × 9,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.70x = 130,748,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,748,598.74/9,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.05

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