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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.64, 14,958.96 and 3,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.64, 14,958.96 and 3,047.08 is: 4,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.64 : 14,958.96 = 3,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.64/14,958.96 = 3,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.64x = 14,958.96 × 3,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.64x = 45,581,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,581,147.84/9,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.62

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