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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.40, 14,955.60 and 3,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.40, 14,955.60 and 3,044.90 is: 4,567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.40 : 14,955.60 = 3,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.40/14,955.60 = 3,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.40x = 14,955.60 × 3,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.40x = 45,538,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538,306.44/9,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.35

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