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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.84, 14,439.42 and 3,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.84, 14,439.42 and 3,051.42 is: 4,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.84 : 14,439.42 = 3,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.84/14,439.42 = 3,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.84x = 14,439.42 × 3,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.84x = 44,060,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,734.98/9,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.81

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