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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.94, 14,429.63 and 3,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.94, 14,429.63 and 3,042.75 is: 4,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.94 : 14,429.63 = 3,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.94/14,429.63 = 3,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.94x = 14,429.63 × 3,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.94x = 43,905,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,905,756.68/9,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.51

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