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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.93, 14,443.61 and 3,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.93, 14,443.61 and 3,056.78 is: 4,584.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.93 : 14,443.61 = 3,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.93/14,443.61 = 3,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.93x = 14,443.61 × 3,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.93x = 44,150,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,850.67/9,629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.76

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