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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.78, 14,449.67 and 3,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.78, 14,449.67 and 3,059.48 is: 4,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.78 : 14,449.67 = 3,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.78/14,449.67 = 3,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.78x = 14,449.67 × 3,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.78x = 44,208,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208,476.37/9,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.38

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