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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.14, 14,958.78 and 3,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.14, 14,958.78 and 3,047.64 is: 4,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.14 : 14,958.78 = 3,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.14/14,958.78 = 3,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.14x = 14,958.78 × 3,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.14x = 45,588,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588,976.28/9,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.18

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