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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.96, 14,415.52 and 3,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.96, 14,415.52 and 3,037 is: 4,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.96 : 14,415.52 = 3,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.96/14,415.52 = 3,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.96x = 14,415.52 × 3,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.96x = 43,779,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,934.24/9,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.21

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