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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.68, 14,422.29 and 3,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.68, 14,422.29 and 3,042.53 is: 4,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.68 : 14,422.29 = 3,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.68/14,422.29 = 3,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.68x = 14,422.29 × 3,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.68x = 43,880,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,880,177.88/9,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.40

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