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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.50, 14,947.68 and 3,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.50, 14,947.68 and 3,038 is: 4,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.50 : 14,947.68 = 3,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.50/14,947.68 = 3,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.50x = 14,947.68 × 3,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.50x = 45,411,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,051.84/9,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.74

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