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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.80, 14,441.98 and 3,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.80, 14,441.98 and 3,055.04 is: 4,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.80 : 14,441.98 = 3,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.80/14,441.98 = 3,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.80x = 14,441.98 × 3,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.80x = 44,120,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120,826.58/9,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.17

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