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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.70, 14,447.96 and 3,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.70, 14,447.96 and 3,057.28 is: 4,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.70 : 14,447.96 = 3,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.70/14,447.96 = 3,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.70x = 14,447.96 × 3,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.70x = 44,171,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171,459.15/9,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.05

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