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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.80, 14,444.96 and 3,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.80, 14,444.96 and 3,057.06 is: 4,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.80 : 14,444.96 = 3,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.80/14,444.96 = 3,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.80x = 14,444.96 × 3,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.80x = 44,159,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,159,109.42/9,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.20

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