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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631, 14,444.28 and 3,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631, 14,444.28 and 3,055.96 is: 4,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631 : 14,444.28 = 3,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631/14,444.28 = 3,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631x = 14,444.28 × 3,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631x = 44,141,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,141.91/9,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.24

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