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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.78, 14,401.70 and 3,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.78, 14,401.70 and 3,027.48 is: 4,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.78 : 14,401.70 = 3,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.78/14,401.70 = 3,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.78x = 14,401.70 × 3,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.78x = 43,600,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600,843.58/9,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.39

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