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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.78, 14,451.17 and 3,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.78, 14,451.17 and 3,060.48 is: 4,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.78 : 14,451.17 = 3,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.78/14,451.17 = 3,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.78x = 14,451.17 × 3,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.78x = 44,227,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227,516.76/9,633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.88

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