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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.58, 14,415.28 and 3,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.58, 14,415.28 and 3,036.74 is: 4,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.58 : 14,415.28 = 3,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.58/14,415.28 = 3,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.58x = 14,415.28 × 3,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.58x = 43,775,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775,377.72/9,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.39

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