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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.76, 14,425.20 and 3,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.76, 14,425.20 and 3,043.09 is: 4,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.76 : 14,425.20 = 3,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.76/14,425.20 = 3,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.76x = 14,425.20 × 3,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.76x = 43,897,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897,181.87/9,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.18

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