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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.29, 14,449.89 and 3,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.29, 14,449.89 and 3,059.99 is: 4,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.29 : 14,449.89 = 3,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.29/14,449.89 = 3,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.29x = 14,449.89 × 3,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.29x = 44,216,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,216,446.65/9,633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.96

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