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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.82, 14,444.82 and 3,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.82, 14,444.82 and 3,055.50 is: 4,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.82 : 14,444.82 = 3,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.82/14,444.82 = 3,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.82x = 14,444.82 × 3,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.82x = 44,136,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,147.51/9,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.28

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