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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.93, 14,416.65 and 3,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.93, 14,416.65 and 3,038.78 is: 4,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.93 : 14,416.65 = 3,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.93/14,416.65 = 3,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.93x = 14,416.65 × 3,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.93x = 43,808,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808,955.60/9,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.77

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