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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.08, 14,945.70 and 3,038.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.08, 14,945.70 and 3,038.68 is: 4,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.08 : 14,945.70 = 3,038.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.08/14,945.70 = 3,038.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.08x = 14,945.70 × 3,038.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.08x = 45,415,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415,199.68/9,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.43

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