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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.24, 14,401.86 and 3,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.24, 14,401.86 and 3,027.94 is: 4,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.24 : 14,401.86 = 3,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.24/14,401.86 = 3,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.24x = 14,401.86 × 3,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.24x = 43,607,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607,997.33/9,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.91

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