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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.78, 14,445.18 and 3,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.78, 14,445.18 and 3,056.48 is: 4,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.78 : 14,445.18 = 3,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.78/14,445.18 = 3,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.78x = 14,445.18 × 3,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.78x = 44,151,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,403.77/9,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.88

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