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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.75, 14,424.39 and 3,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.75, 14,424.39 and 3,042.71 is: 4,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.75 : 14,424.39 = 3,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.75/14,424.39 = 3,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.75x = 14,424.39 × 3,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.75x = 43,889,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889,163.57/9,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.35

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