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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.52, 14,427.72 and 3,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.52, 14,427.72 and 3,041.52 is: 4,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.52 : 14,427.72 = 3,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.52/14,427.72 = 3,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.52x = 14,427.72 × 3,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.52x = 43,882,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,198.93/9,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.74

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