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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.05, 14,431.50 and 3,047.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.05, 14,431.50 and 3,047.09 is: 4,570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.05 : 14,431.50 = 3,047.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.05/14,431.50 = 3,047.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.05x = 14,431.50 × 3,047.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.05x = 43,974,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,007.18/9,621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.61

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