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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.55, 14,442.85 and 3,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.55, 14,442.85 and 3,054.88 is: 4,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.55 : 14,442.85 = 3,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.55/14,442.85 = 3,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.55x = 14,442.85 × 3,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.55x = 44,121,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,086.12/9,629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.85

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