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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.70, 14,409.08 and 3,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.70, 14,409.08 and 3,031.55 is: 4,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.70 : 14,409.08 = 3,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.70/14,409.08 = 3,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.70x = 14,409.08 × 3,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.70x = 43,681,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,831.32/9,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.96

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