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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.37, 14,947.51 and 2,943.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.37, 14,947.51 and 2,943.35 is: 4,415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.37 : 14,947.51 = 2,943.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.37/14,947.51 = 2,943.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.37x = 14,947.51 × 2,943.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.37x = 43,995,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,995,671.46/9,963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.74

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