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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.28, 14,447.42 and 3,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.28, 14,447.42 and 3,057.98 is: 4,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.28 : 14,447.42 = 3,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.28/14,447.42 = 3,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.28x = 14,447.42 × 3,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.28x = 44,179,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,921.41/9,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.13

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