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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.38, 14,406.57 and 3,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.38, 14,406.57 and 3,031.23 is: 4,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.38 : 14,406.57 = 3,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.38/14,406.57 = 3,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.38x = 14,406.57 × 3,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.38x = 43,669,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669,627.18/9,604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.85

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