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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.62, 14,417.73 and 3,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.62, 14,417.73 and 3,038.46 is: 4,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.62 : 14,417.73 = 3,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.62/14,417.73 = 3,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.62x = 14,417.73 × 3,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.62x = 43,807,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807,695.90/9,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.26

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