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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967, 14,951.10 and 3,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967, 14,951.10 and 3,041.56 is: 4,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967 : 14,951.10 = 3,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967/14,951.10 = 3,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967x = 14,951.10 × 3,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967x = 45,474,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474,667.72/9,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.52

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