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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.06, 14,427.14 and 3,044.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.06, 14,427.14 and 3,044.39 is: 4,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.06 : 14,427.14 = 3,044.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.06/14,427.14 = 3,044.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.06x = 14,427.14 × 3,044.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.06x = 43,921,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,840.74/9,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.13

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