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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.04, 14,949.76 and 3,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.04, 14,949.76 and 3,040.08 is: 4,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.04 : 14,949.76 = 3,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.04/14,949.76 = 3,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.04x = 14,949.76 × 3,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.04x = 45,448,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,448,466.38/9,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.79

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