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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.95, 14,446.25 and 3,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.95, 14,446.25 and 3,057.14 is: 4,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.95 : 14,446.25 = 3,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.95/14,446.25 = 3,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.95x = 14,446.25 × 3,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.95x = 44,164,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,241.02/9,630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.66

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