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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.85, 14,408.69 and 3,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.85, 14,408.69 and 3,029.54 is: 4,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.85 : 14,408.69 = 3,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.85/14,408.69 = 3,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.85x = 14,408.69 × 3,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.85x = 43,651,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,615.51/9,604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.75

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