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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.44, 14,451.84 and 3,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.44, 14,451.84 and 3,062.28 is: 4,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.44 : 14,451.84 = 3,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.44/14,451.84 = 3,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.44x = 14,451.84 × 3,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.44x = 44,255,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,580.60/9,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.00

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