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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.48, 14,948.88 and 3,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.48, 14,948.88 and 3,039.52 is: 4,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.48 : 14,948.88 = 3,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.48/14,948.88 = 3,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.48x = 14,948.88 × 3,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.48x = 45,437,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437,419.74/9,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.94

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