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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.80, 14,449.32 and 3,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.80, 14,449.32 and 3,057.48 is: 4,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.80 : 14,449.32 = 3,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.80/14,449.32 = 3,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.80x = 14,449.32 × 3,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.80x = 44,178,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,506.91/9,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.73

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