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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.46, 14,427.52 and 3,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.46, 14,427.52 and 3,044.18 is: 4,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.46 : 14,427.52 = 3,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.46/14,427.52 = 3,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.46x = 14,427.52 × 3,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.46x = 43,919,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919,996.29/9,619.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.75

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