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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.48, 14,942.12 and 3,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.48, 14,942.12 and 3,035.36 is: 4,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.48 : 14,942.12 = 3,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.48/14,942.12 = 3,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.48x = 14,942.12 × 3,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.48x = 45,354,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,354,713.36/9,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.55

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