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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.99, 14,427.41 and 3,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.99, 14,427.41 and 3,044.66 is: 4,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.99 : 14,427.41 = 3,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.99/14,427.41 = 3,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.99x = 14,427.41 × 3,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.99x = 43,926,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926,470.77/9,617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.12

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