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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702.03, 14,545.20 and 3,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702.03, 14,545.20 and 3,035.10 is: 4,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702.03 : 14,545.20 = 3,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702.03/14,545.20 = 3,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702.03x = 14,545.20 × 3,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702.03x = 44,146,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146,136.52/9,702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.20

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