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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.76, 14,453.26 and 3,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.76, 14,453.26 and 3,059.48 is: 4,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.76 : 14,453.26 = 3,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.76/14,453.26 = 3,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.76x = 14,453.26 × 3,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.76x = 44,219,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219,459.90/9,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.53

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