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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.15, 14,445.74 and 3,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.15, 14,445.74 and 3,054.38 is: 4,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.15 : 14,445.74 = 3,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.15/14,445.74 = 3,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.15x = 14,445.74 × 3,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.15x = 44,122,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,714.75/9,629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.20

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