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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.85, 14,433.18 and 3,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.85, 14,433.18 and 3,047.89 is: 4,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.85 : 14,433.18 = 3,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.85/14,433.18 = 3,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.85x = 14,433.18 × 3,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.85x = 43,990,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990,692.52/9,621.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.96

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