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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.23, 14,445.20 and 3,056.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.23, 14,445.20 and 3,056.47 is: 4,584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.23 : 14,445.20 = 3,056.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.23/14,445.20 = 3,056.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.23x = 14,445.20 × 3,056.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.23x = 44,151,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,291.97/9,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.66

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