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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,603.26, 14,404.89 and 3,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,603.26, 14,404.89 and 3,029.27 is: 4,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,603.26 : 14,404.89 = 3,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,603.26/14,404.89 = 3,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,603.26x = 14,404.89 × 3,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,603.26x = 43,636,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,636,344.97/9,603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.91

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