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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.64, 14,955.96 and 3,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.64, 14,955.96 and 3,044.24 is: 4,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.64 : 14,955.96 = 3,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.64/14,955.96 = 3,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.64x = 14,955.96 × 3,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.64x = 45,529,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,529,531.67/9,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.36

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