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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.52, 14,417.88 and 3,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.52, 14,417.88 and 3,040.48 is: 4,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.52 : 14,417.88 = 3,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.52/14,417.88 = 3,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.52x = 14,417.88 × 3,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.52x = 43,837,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,275.78/9,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.01

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