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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.06, 14,449.20 and 3,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.06, 14,449.20 and 3,057.40 is: 4,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.06 : 14,449.20 = 3,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.06/14,449.20 = 3,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.06x = 14,449.20 × 3,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.06x = 44,176,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176,984.08/9,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.93

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