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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.93, 14,421.17 and 3,041.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.93, 14,421.17 and 3,041.78 is: 4,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.93 : 14,421.17 = 3,041.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.93/14,421.17 = 3,041.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.93x = 14,421.17 × 3,041.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.93x = 43,865,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,865,961.98/9,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.28

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