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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,634.73, 14,452.62 and 3,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,634.73, 14,452.62 and 3,061.43 is: 4,592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,634.73 : 14,452.62 = 3,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,634.73/14,452.62 = 3,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,634.73x = 14,452.62 × 3,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,634.73x = 44,245,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,245,684.45/9,634.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.31

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