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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.44, 14,947.74 and 4,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.44, 14,947.74 and 4,699.08 is: 7,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.44 : 14,947.74 = 4,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.44/14,947.74 = 4,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.44x = 14,947.74 × 4,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.44x = 70,240,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,240,626.08/9,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.13

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