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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.69, 14,941.96 and 3,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.69, 14,941.96 and 3,034.19 is: 4,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.69 : 14,941.96 = 3,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.69/14,941.96 = 3,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.69x = 14,941.96 × 3,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.69x = 45,336,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,336,745.61/9,959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.02

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