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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.04, 14,953.50 and 3,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.04, 14,953.50 and 3,041.64 is: 4,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.04 : 14,953.50 = 3,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.04/14,953.50 = 3,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.04x = 14,953.50 × 3,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.04x = 45,483,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483,163.74/9,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.90

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