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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.08, 14,418.96 and 3,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.08, 14,418.96 and 3,036.56 is: 4,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.08 : 14,418.96 = 3,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.08/14,418.96 = 3,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.08x = 14,418.96 × 3,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.08x = 43,784,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784,037.18/9,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.11

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