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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.45, 14,434.20 and 3,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.45, 14,434.20 and 3,048.30 is: 4,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.45 : 14,434.20 = 3,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.45/14,434.20 = 3,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.45x = 14,434.20 × 3,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.45x = 43,999,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,771.86/9,621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.09

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