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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.08, 14,441.46 and 4,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.08, 14,441.46 and 4,432.50 is: 6,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.08 : 14,441.46 = 4,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.08/14,441.46 = 4,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.08x = 14,441.46 × 4,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.08x = 64,011,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,771.45/9,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.38

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