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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.38, 14,415.85 and 3,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.38, 14,415.85 and 3,037.02 is: 4,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.38 : 14,415.85 = 3,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.38/14,415.85 = 3,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.38x = 14,415.85 × 3,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.38x = 43,781,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781,224.77/9,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.14

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