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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.08, 14,454.84 and 3,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.08, 14,454.84 and 3,062 is: 4,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.08 : 14,454.84 = 3,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.08/14,454.84 = 3,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.08x = 14,454.84 × 3,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.08x = 44,260,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260,720.08/9,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.23

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