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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.06, 14,420.66 and 3,038.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.06, 14,420.66 and 3,038.37 is: 4,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.06 : 14,420.66 = 3,038.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.06/14,420.66 = 3,038.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.06x = 14,420.66 × 3,038.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.06x = 43,815,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,815,285.53/9,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.37

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