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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.66, 14,946.84 and 3,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.66, 14,946.84 and 3,039.16 is: 4,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.66 : 14,946.84 = 3,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.66/14,946.84 = 3,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.66x = 14,946.84 × 3,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.66x = 45,425,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425,838.25/9,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.69

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