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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.81, 14,423.61 and 3,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.81, 14,423.61 and 3,041.99 is: 4,562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.81 : 14,423.61 = 3,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.81/14,423.61 = 3,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.81x = 14,423.61 × 3,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.81x = 43,876,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,477.38/9,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.95

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