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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.88, 14,398.44 and 3,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.88, 14,398.44 and 3,028.72 is: 4,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.88 : 14,398.44 = 3,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.88/14,398.44 = 3,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.88x = 14,398.44 × 3,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.88x = 43,608,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608,843.20/9,600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.17

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