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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.08, 14,417.36 and 3,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.08, 14,417.36 and 3,037.79 is: 4,556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.08 : 14,417.36 = 3,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.08/14,417.36 = 3,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.08x = 14,417.36 × 3,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.08x = 43,796,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,796,896.85/9,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.92

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