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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.52, 14,420.22 and 3,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.52, 14,420.22 and 3,036.58 is: 4,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.52 : 14,420.22 = 3,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.52/14,420.22 = 3,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.52x = 14,420.22 × 3,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.52x = 43,788,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,788,151.65/9,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.32

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