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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.98, 14,450.81 and 3,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.98, 14,450.81 and 3,058.02 is: 4,587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.98 : 14,450.81 = 3,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.98/14,450.81 = 3,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.98x = 14,450.81 × 3,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.98x = 44,190,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190,850.71/9,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.93

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