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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.61, 14,422.44 and 3,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.61, 14,422.44 and 3,040.31 is: 4,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.61 : 14,422.44 = 3,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.61/14,422.44 = 3,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.61x = 14,422.44 × 3,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.61x = 43,848,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,848,616.44/9,614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.62

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