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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.81, 14,964.98 and 4,048.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.81, 14,964.98 and 4,048.47 is: 6,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.81 : 14,964.98 = 4,048.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.81/14,964.98 = 4,048.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.81x = 14,964.98 × 4,048.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.81x = 60,585,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585,252.34/9,972.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.04

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