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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.84, 14,433.14 and 3,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.84, 14,433.14 and 3,048.02 is: 4,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.84 : 14,433.14 = 3,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.84/14,433.14 = 3,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.84x = 14,433.14 × 3,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.84x = 43,992,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992,499.38/9,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.15

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