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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.48, 14,944.38 and 3,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.48, 14,944.38 and 3,036.52 is: 4,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.48 : 14,944.38 = 3,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.48/14,944.38 = 3,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.48x = 14,944.38 × 3,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.48x = 45,378,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378,908.76/9,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.44

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