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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,634.76, 14,451.96 and 3,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,634.76, 14,451.96 and 3,061.40 is: 4,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,634.76 : 14,451.96 = 3,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,634.76/14,451.96 = 3,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,634.76x = 14,451.96 × 3,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,634.76x = 44,243,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,230.34/9,634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.04

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