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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.94, 14,448.39 and 3,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.94, 14,448.39 and 3,057.46 is: 4,586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.94 : 14,448.39 = 3,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.94/14,448.39 = 3,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.94x = 14,448.39 × 3,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.94x = 44,175,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175,374.49/9,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.34

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