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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.68, 14,444.37 and 3,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.68, 14,444.37 and 3,055.40 is: 4,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.68 : 14,444.37 = 3,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.68/14,444.37 = 3,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.68x = 14,444.37 × 3,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.68x = 44,133,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133,328.10/9,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.58

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