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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.64, 14,426.51 and 3,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.64, 14,426.51 and 3,043.97 is: 4,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.64 : 14,426.51 = 3,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.64/14,426.51 = 3,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.64x = 14,426.51 × 3,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.64x = 43,913,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,913,907.32/9,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.50

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