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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.78, 14,448.17 and 3,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.78, 14,448.17 and 3,058.48 is: 4,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.78 : 14,448.17 = 3,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.78/14,448.17 = 3,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.78x = 14,448.17 × 3,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.78x = 44,189,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,189,438.98/9,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.88

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