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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.32, 14,478.18 and 3,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.32, 14,478.18 and 3,078.90 is: 4,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.32 : 14,478.18 = 3,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.32/14,478.18 = 3,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.32x = 14,478.18 × 3,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.32x = 44,576,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576,868.40/9,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.25

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