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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.16, 14,415.70 and 3,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.16, 14,415.70 and 3,037.40 is: 4,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.16 : 14,415.70 = 3,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.16/14,415.70 = 3,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.16x = 14,415.70 × 3,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.16x = 43,786,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786,247.18/9,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.77

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