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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.76, 14,454.96 and 3,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.76, 14,454.96 and 3,063.40 is: 4,595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.76 : 14,454.96 = 3,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.76/14,454.96 = 3,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.76x = 14,454.96 × 3,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.76x = 44,281,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,324.46/9,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.04

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