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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.56, 14,430.40 and 3,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.56, 14,430.40 and 3,044.88 is: 4,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.56 : 14,430.40 = 3,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.56/14,430.40 = 3,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.56x = 14,430.40 × 3,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.56x = 43,938,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,938,836.35/9,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.13

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