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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.69, 14,949 and 2,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.69, 14,949 and 2,848.99 is: 4,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.69 : 14,949 = 2,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.69/14,949 = 2,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.69x = 14,949 × 2,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.69x = 42,589,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589,551.51/9,964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.05

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