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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961, 14,941.56 and 3,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961, 14,941.56 and 3,035.56 is: 4,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961 : 14,941.56 = 3,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961/14,941.56 = 3,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961x = 14,941.56 × 3,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961x = 45,356,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356,001.87/9,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.36

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