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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.68, 14,445.96 and 3,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.68, 14,445.96 and 3,056.37 is: 4,584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.68 : 14,445.96 = 3,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.68/14,445.96 = 3,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.68x = 14,445.96 × 3,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.68x = 44,152,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,198.77/9,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.06

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