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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.64, 14,959.92 and 3,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.64, 14,959.92 and 3,048.14 is: 4,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.64 : 14,959.92 = 3,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.64/14,959.92 = 3,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.64x = 14,959.92 × 3,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.64x = 45,599,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,930.55/9,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.04

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