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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.23, 14,957.80 and 3,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.23, 14,957.80 and 3,046.19 is: 4,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.23 : 14,957.80 = 3,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.23/14,957.80 = 3,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.23x = 14,957.80 × 3,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.23x = 45,564,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564,300.78/9,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.12

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