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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.75, 14,433.02 and 3,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.75, 14,433.02 and 3,047.79 is: 4,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.75 : 14,433.02 = 3,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.75/14,433.02 = 3,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.75x = 14,433.02 × 3,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.75x = 43,988,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988,749.48/9,621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.81

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