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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.10, 14,429.24 and 2,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.10, 14,429.24 and 2,954.62 is: 4,432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.10 : 14,429.24 = 2,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.10/14,429.24 = 2,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.10x = 14,429.24 × 2,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.10x = 42,632,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632,921.09/9,618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.57

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