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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.26, 14,955.21 and 3,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.26, 14,955.21 and 3,044.58 is: 4,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.26 : 14,955.21 = 3,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.26/14,955.21 = 3,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.26x = 14,955.21 × 3,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.26x = 45,532,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,532,333.26/9,970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.82

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