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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.80, 14,946.71 and 4,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.80, 14,946.71 and 4,039.97 is: 6,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.80 : 14,946.71 = 4,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.80/14,946.71 = 4,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.80x = 14,946.71 × 4,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.80x = 60,384,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384,165.07/9,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.75

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