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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.28, 14,416.56 and 3,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.28, 14,416.56 and 3,038.16 is: 4,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.28 : 14,416.56 = 3,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.28/14,416.56 = 3,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.28x = 14,416.56 × 3,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.28x = 43,799,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799,815.93/9,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.13

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