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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.96, 14,447.10 and 3,056.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.96, 14,447.10 and 3,056.36 is: 4,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.96 : 14,447.10 = 3,056.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.96/14,447.10 = 3,056.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.96x = 14,447.10 × 3,056.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.96x = 44,155,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155,538.56/9,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.23

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