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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,634.55, 14,453.91 and 3,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,634.55, 14,453.91 and 3,061.26 is: 4,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,634.55 : 14,453.91 = 3,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,634.55/14,453.91 = 3,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,634.55x = 14,453.91 × 3,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,634.55x = 44,247,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247,176.53/9,634.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.55

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