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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.43, 14,415.90 and 3,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.43, 14,415.90 and 3,038.28 is: 4,557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.43 : 14,415.90 = 3,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.43/14,415.90 = 3,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.43x = 14,415.90 × 3,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.43x = 43,799,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799,540.65/9,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.03

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