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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.46, 14,418.09 and 3,038.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.46, 14,418.09 and 3,038.61 is: 4,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.46 : 14,418.09 = 3,038.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.46/14,418.09 = 3,038.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.46x = 14,418.09 × 3,038.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.46x = 43,810,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810,952.45/9,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.20

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