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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.26, 14,420.43 and 3,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.26, 14,420.43 and 3,038.97 is: 4,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.26 : 14,420.43 = 3,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.26/14,420.43 = 3,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.26x = 14,420.43 × 3,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.26x = 43,823,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823,254.16/9,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.10

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