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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.10, 14,418.45 and 3,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.10, 14,418.45 and 3,042.30 is: 4,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.10 : 14,418.45 = 3,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.10/14,418.45 = 3,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.10x = 14,418.45 × 3,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.10x = 43,865,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,865,250.44/9,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.60

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