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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.44, 14,949.18 and 3,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.44, 14,949.18 and 3,039 is: 4,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.44 : 14,949.18 = 3,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.44/14,949.18 = 3,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.44x = 14,949.18 × 3,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.44x = 45,430,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430,558.02/9,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.27

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