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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.29, 14,944.10 and 3,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.29, 14,944.10 and 3,036.33 is: 4,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.29 : 14,944.10 = 3,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.29/14,944.10 = 3,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.29x = 14,944.10 × 3,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.29x = 45,375,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,203.97/9,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.15

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