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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.08, 14,423.44 and 3,610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.08, 14,423.44 and 3,610.21 is: 5,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.08 : 14,423.44 = 3,610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.08/14,423.44 = 3,610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.08x = 14,423.44 × 3,610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.08x = 52,071,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071,575.21/9,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.18

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