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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.54, 14,943.75 and 3,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.54, 14,943.75 and 3,035.14 is: 4,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.54 : 14,943.75 = 3,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.54/14,943.75 = 3,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.54x = 14,943.75 × 3,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.54x = 45,356,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356,373.38/9,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.15

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