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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.94, 14,433.03 and 3,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.94, 14,433.03 and 3,048.60 is: 4,573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.94 : 14,433.03 = 3,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.94/14,433.03 = 3,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.94x = 14,433.03 × 3,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.94x = 44,000,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,535.26/9,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.41

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