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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,616.39, 14,423.14 and 3,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,616.39, 14,423.14 and 3,041.72 is: 4,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,616.39 : 14,423.14 = 3,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,616.39/14,423.14 = 3,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,616.39x = 14,423.14 × 3,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,616.39x = 43,871,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871,130.62/9,616.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.12

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