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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.53, 14,962.73 and 3,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.53, 14,962.73 and 3,048.03 is: 4,572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.53 : 14,962.73 = 3,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.53/14,962.73 = 3,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.53x = 14,962.73 × 3,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.53x = 45,606,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606,834.68/9,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.79

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