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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.04, 14,946.76 and 3,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.04, 14,946.76 and 3,038.08 is: 4,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.04 : 14,946.76 = 3,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.04/14,946.76 = 3,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.04x = 14,946.76 × 3,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.04x = 45,409,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,409,452.62/9,963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.79

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