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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.96, 14,450.76 and 3,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.96, 14,450.76 and 3,060.54 is: 4,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.96 : 14,450.76 = 3,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.96/14,450.76 = 3,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.96x = 14,450.76 × 3,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.96x = 44,227,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227,129.01/9,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.75

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