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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.64, 14,956.92 and 3,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.64, 14,956.92 and 3,046.14 is: 4,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.64 : 14,956.92 = 3,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.64/14,956.92 = 3,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.64x = 14,956.92 × 3,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.64x = 45,560,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,560,872.29/9,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.05

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