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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.43, 14,421.92 and 3,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.43, 14,421.92 and 3,042.28 is: 4,563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.43 : 14,421.92 = 3,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.43/14,421.92 = 3,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.43x = 14,421.92 × 3,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.43x = 43,875,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,875,446.67/9,615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.03

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