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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.87, 14,412.33 and 3,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.87, 14,412.33 and 3,033.51 is: 4,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.87 : 14,412.33 = 3,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.87/14,412.33 = 3,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.87x = 14,412.33 × 3,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.87x = 43,719,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719,947.18/9,606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.90

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