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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.96, 14,445.60 and 3,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.96, 14,445.60 and 3,055.36 is: 4,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.96 : 14,445.60 = 3,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.96/14,445.60 = 3,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.96x = 14,445.60 × 3,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.96x = 44,136,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,508.42/9,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.73

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