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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.66, 14,421.90 and 3,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.66, 14,421.90 and 3,040.85 is: 4,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.66 : 14,421.90 = 3,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.66/14,421.90 = 3,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.66x = 14,421.90 × 3,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.66x = 43,854,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854,834.62/9,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.25

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