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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.22, 14,444.91 and 3,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.22, 14,444.91 and 3,055.26 is: 4,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.22 : 14,444.91 = 3,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.22/14,444.91 = 3,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.22x = 14,444.91 × 3,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.22x = 44,132,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132,955.73/9,629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.23

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