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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.74, 14,433.13 and 3,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.74, 14,433.13 and 3,047.43 is: 4,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.74 : 14,433.13 = 3,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.74/14,433.13 = 3,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.74x = 14,433.13 × 3,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.74x = 43,983,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,983,953.36/9,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.31

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