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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.14, 14,447.88 and 3,059.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.14, 14,447.88 and 3,059.38 is: 4,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.14 : 14,447.88 = 3,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.14/14,447.88 = 3,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.14x = 14,447.88 × 3,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.14x = 44,201,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,518.99/9,633.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.49

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