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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.44, 14,545.40 and 3,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.44, 14,545.40 and 3,031.56 is: 4,548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.44 : 14,545.40 = 3,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.44/14,545.40 = 3,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.44x = 14,545.40 × 3,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.44x = 44,095,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,252.82/9,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.04

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