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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.90, 14,404.20 and 3,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.90, 14,404.20 and 3,027.40 is: 4,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.90 : 14,404.20 = 3,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.90/14,404.20 = 3,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.90x = 14,404.20 × 3,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.90x = 43,607,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607,275.08/9,601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.53

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