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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.54, 14,429.63 and 3,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.54, 14,429.63 and 3,044.17 is: 4,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.54 : 14,429.63 = 3,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.54/14,429.63 = 3,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.54x = 14,429.63 × 3,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.54x = 43,926,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926,246.76/9,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.83

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