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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.04, 14,943.80 and 3,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.04, 14,943.80 and 3,036.24 is: 4,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.04 : 14,943.80 = 3,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.04/14,943.80 = 3,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.04x = 14,943.80 × 3,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.04x = 45,372,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,963.31/9,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.04

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