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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.98, 14,421.27 and 3,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.98, 14,421.27 and 3,040.13 is: 4,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.98 : 14,421.27 = 3,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.98/14,421.27 = 3,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.98x = 14,421.27 × 3,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.98x = 43,842,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,463.46/9,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.76

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