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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.04, 14,401.56 and 3,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.04, 14,401.56 and 3,027.84 is: 4,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.04 : 14,401.56 = 3,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.04/14,401.56 = 3,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.04x = 14,401.56 × 3,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.04x = 43,605,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,605,619.43/9,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.76

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