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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.65, 14,404.74 and 3,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.65, 14,404.74 and 3,027.69 is: 4,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.65 : 14,404.74 = 3,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.65/14,404.74 = 3,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.65x = 14,404.74 × 3,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.65x = 43,613,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613,087.25/9,601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.25

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