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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.73, 14,449.62 and 3,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.73, 14,449.62 and 3,059.43 is: 4,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.73 : 14,449.62 = 3,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.73/14,449.62 = 3,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.73x = 14,449.62 × 3,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.73x = 44,207,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,600.92/9,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.31

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