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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.84, 14,411.68 and 3,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.84, 14,411.68 and 3,031.54 is: 4,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.84 : 14,411.68 = 3,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.84/14,411.68 = 3,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.84x = 14,411.68 × 3,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.84x = 43,689,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,689,584.39/9,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.76

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