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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.18, 14,445.12 and 3,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.18, 14,445.12 and 3,055.90 is: 4,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.18 : 14,445.12 = 3,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.18/14,445.12 = 3,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.18x = 14,445.12 × 3,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.18x = 44,142,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,842.21/9,631.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.33

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