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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.28, 14,446.88 and 3,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.28, 14,446.88 and 3,057.44 is: 4,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.28 : 14,446.88 = 3,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.28/14,446.88 = 3,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.28x = 14,446.88 × 3,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.28x = 44,170,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170,468.79/9,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.15

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