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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.84, 14,444.82 and 3,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.84, 14,444.82 and 3,055.52 is: 4,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.84 : 14,444.82 = 3,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.84/14,444.82 = 3,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.84x = 14,444.82 × 3,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.84x = 44,136,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,436.41/9,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.30

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