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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.36, 14,444.73 and 3,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.36, 14,444.73 and 3,056.67 is: 4,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.36 : 14,444.73 = 3,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.36/14,444.73 = 3,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.36x = 14,444.73 × 3,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.36x = 44,152,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,772.85/9,630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.75

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