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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.54, 14,943.03 and 3,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.54, 14,943.03 and 3,035.58 is: 4,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.54 : 14,943.03 = 3,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.54/14,943.03 = 3,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.54x = 14,943.03 × 3,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.54x = 45,360,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,763.01/9,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.05

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