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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.70, 14,946.13 and 3,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.70, 14,946.13 and 3,039.20 is: 4,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.70 : 14,946.13 = 3,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.70/14,946.13 = 3,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.70x = 14,946.13 × 3,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.70x = 45,424,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424,278.30/9,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.52

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