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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.61, 14,428.44 and 3,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.61, 14,428.44 and 3,044.31 is: 4,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.61 : 14,428.44 = 3,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.61/14,428.44 = 3,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.61x = 14,428.44 × 3,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.61x = 43,924,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924,644.18/9,618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.63

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