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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.52, 14,945.54 and 3,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.52, 14,945.54 and 3,038 is: 4,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.52 : 14,945.54 = 3,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.52/14,945.54 = 3,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.52x = 14,945.54 × 3,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.52x = 45,404,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,550.52/9,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.08

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