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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.68, 14,413.10 and 3,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.68, 14,413.10 and 3,032.32 is: 4,548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.68 : 14,413.10 = 3,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.68/14,413.10 = 3,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.68x = 14,413.10 × 3,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.68x = 43,705,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705,131.39/9,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.98

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