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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.78, 14,947.11 and 3,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.78, 14,947.11 and 3,039.28 is: 4,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.78 : 14,947.11 = 3,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.78/14,947.11 = 3,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.78x = 14,947.11 × 3,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.78x = 45,428,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,452.48/9,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.90

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