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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.98, 14,408.28 and 3,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.98, 14,408.28 and 3,031.56 is: 4,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.98 : 14,408.28 = 3,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.98/14,408.28 = 3,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.98x = 14,408.28 × 3,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.98x = 43,679,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679,565.32/9,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.60

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