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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.79, 14,449.59 and 3,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.79, 14,449.59 and 3,059.64 is: 4,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.79 : 14,449.59 = 3,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.79/14,449.59 = 3,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.79x = 14,449.59 × 3,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.79x = 44,210,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210,543.55/9,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.59

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