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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.29, 14,954.90 and 3,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.29, 14,954.90 and 3,044.25 is: 4,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.29 : 14,954.90 = 3,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.29/14,954.90 = 3,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.29x = 14,954.90 × 3,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.29x = 45,526,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526,439.10/9,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.21

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