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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.16, 14,427.37 and 3,044.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.16, 14,427.37 and 3,044.49 is: 4,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.16 : 14,427.37 = 3,044.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.16/14,427.37 = 3,044.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.16x = 14,427.37 × 3,044.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.16x = 43,923,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,923,916.27/9,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.30

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