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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.94, 14,434.13 and 3,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.94, 14,434.13 and 3,045.75 is: 4,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.94 : 14,434.13 = 3,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.94/14,434.13 = 3,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.94x = 14,434.13 × 3,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.94x = 43,962,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962,751.45/9,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.01

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