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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.59, 14,941.86 and 2,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.59, 14,941.86 and 2,941.71 is: 4,411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.59 : 14,941.86 = 2,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.59/14,941.86 = 2,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.59x = 14,941.86 × 2,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.59x = 43,954,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954,618.98/9,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.53

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