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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,603.88, 14,405.84 and 3,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,603.88, 14,405.84 and 3,030.58 is: 4,545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,603.88 : 14,405.84 = 3,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,603.88/14,405.84 = 3,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,603.88x = 14,405.84 × 3,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,603.88x = 43,658,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658,064.81/9,603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.88

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