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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.04, 14,448.16 and 3,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.04, 14,448.16 and 3,055.36 is: 4,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.04 : 14,448.16 = 3,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.04/14,448.16 = 3,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.04x = 14,448.16 × 3,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.04x = 44,144,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144,330.14/9,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.55

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