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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.69, 14,430.76 and 3,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.69, 14,430.76 and 3,043.50 is: 4,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.69 : 14,430.76 = 3,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.69/14,430.76 = 3,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.69x = 14,430.76 × 3,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.69x = 43,920,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920,002.84/9,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.64

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