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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.73, 14,427.99 and 3,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.73, 14,427.99 and 3,044.97 is: 4,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.73 : 14,427.99 = 3,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.73/14,427.99 = 3,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.73x = 14,427.99 × 3,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.73x = 43,932,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932,796.71/9,618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.42

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