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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.23, 14,956.30 and 3,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.23, 14,956.30 and 3,045.19 is: 4,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.23 : 14,956.30 = 3,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.23/14,956.30 = 3,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.23x = 14,956.30 × 3,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.23x = 45,544,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,741.61/9,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.62

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