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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.89, 14,941.32 and 3,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.89, 14,941.32 and 3,035.39 is: 4,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.89 : 14,941.32 = 3,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.89/14,941.32 = 3,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.89x = 14,941.32 × 3,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.89x = 45,352,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352,733.31/9,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.08

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