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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.17, 14,434.61 and 3,048.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.17, 14,434.61 and 3,048.87 is: 4,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.17 : 14,434.61 = 3,048.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.17/14,434.61 = 3,048.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.17x = 14,434.61 × 3,048.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.17x = 44,009,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009,161.97/9,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.73

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