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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.38, 14,402.07 and 3,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.38, 14,402.07 and 3,028.23 is: 4,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.38 : 14,402.07 = 3,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.38/14,402.07 = 3,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.38x = 14,402.07 × 3,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.38x = 43,612,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612,780.44/9,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.35

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