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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.76, 14,419.05 and 3,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.76, 14,419.05 and 3,038.94 is: 4,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.76 : 14,419.05 = 3,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.76/14,419.05 = 3,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.76x = 14,419.05 × 3,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.76x = 43,818,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,818,673.33/9,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.39

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