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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.04, 14,956.02 and 3,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.04, 14,956.02 and 3,045 is: 4,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.04 : 14,956.02 = 3,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.04/14,956.02 = 3,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.04x = 14,956.02 × 3,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.04x = 45,541,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,080.90/9,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.34

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