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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.43, 14,417.40 and 3,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.43, 14,417.40 and 3,039.28 is: 4,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.43 : 14,417.40 = 3,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.43/14,417.40 = 3,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.43x = 14,417.40 × 3,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.43x = 43,818,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,818,515.47/9,612.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.53

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