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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.56, 14,443.02 and 3,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.56, 14,443.02 and 3,056.52 is: 4,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.56 : 14,443.02 = 3,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.56/14,443.02 = 3,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.56x = 14,443.02 × 3,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.56x = 44,145,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145,379.49/9,631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.41

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