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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.70, 14,451.90 and 3,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.70, 14,451.90 and 3,059.20 is: 4,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.70 : 14,451.90 = 3,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.70/14,451.90 = 3,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.70x = 14,451.90 × 3,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.70x = 44,211,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,252.48/9,633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.23

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