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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.29, 14,452.89 and 3,061.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.29, 14,452.89 and 3,061.99 is: 4,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.29 : 14,452.89 = 3,061.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.29/14,452.89 = 3,061.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.29x = 14,452.89 × 3,061.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.29x = 44,254,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254,604.65/9,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.97

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