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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969, 14,954.10 and 3,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969, 14,954.10 and 3,043.56 is: 4,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969 : 14,954.10 = 3,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969/14,954.10 = 3,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969x = 14,954.10 × 3,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969x = 45,513,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513,700.60/9,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.52

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