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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.04, 14,445.10 and 3,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.04, 14,445.10 and 3,056.38 is: 4,584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.04 : 14,445.10 = 3,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.04/14,445.10 = 3,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.04x = 14,445.10 × 3,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.04x = 44,149,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149,714.74/9,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.11

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