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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.59, 14,454.38 and 3,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.59, 14,454.38 and 3,062.27 is: 4,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.59 : 14,454.38 = 3,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.59/14,454.38 = 3,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.59x = 14,454.38 × 3,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.59x = 44,263,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,263,258.03/9,636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.25

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