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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.30, 14,545.46 and 3,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.30, 14,545.46 and 3,035.54 is: 4,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.30 : 14,545.46 = 3,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.30/14,545.46 = 3,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.30x = 14,545.46 × 3,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.30x = 44,153,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,260.51/9,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.27

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