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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.31, 14,401.96 and 3,028.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.31, 14,401.96 and 3,028.01 is: 4,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.31 : 14,401.96 = 3,028.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.31/14,401.96 = 3,028.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.31x = 14,401.96 × 3,028.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.31x = 43,609,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609,261.12/9,601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.01

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