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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.56, 14,401.34 and 3,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.56, 14,401.34 and 3,027.56 is: 4,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.56 : 14,401.34 = 3,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.56/14,401.34 = 3,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.56x = 14,401.34 × 3,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.56x = 43,600,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600,920.93/9,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.02

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