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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.67, 14,956.96 and 3,045.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.67, 14,956.96 and 3,045.63 is: 4,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.67 : 14,956.96 = 3,045.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.67/14,956.96 = 3,045.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.67x = 14,956.96 × 3,045.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.67x = 45,553,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,366.08/9,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.28

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