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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.56, 14,453.52 and 3,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.56, 14,453.52 and 3,063.52 is: 4,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.56 : 14,453.52 = 3,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.56/14,453.52 = 3,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.56x = 14,453.52 × 3,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.56x = 44,278,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278,647.59/9,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.91

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