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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.95, 14,415.84 and 3,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.95, 14,415.84 and 3,037.11 is: 4,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.95 : 14,415.84 = 3,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.95/14,415.84 = 3,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.95x = 14,415.84 × 3,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.95x = 43,782,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,782,437.76/9,609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.95

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