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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.05, 14,443.60 and 3,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.05, 14,443.60 and 3,055.38 is: 4,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.05 : 14,443.60 = 3,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.05/14,443.60 = 3,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.05x = 14,443.60 × 3,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.05x = 44,130,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130,599.07/9,630.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.60

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