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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,973.95, 14,960.91 and 3,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,973.95, 14,960.91 and 3,048.45 is: 4,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,973.95 : 14,960.91 = 3,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,973.95/14,960.91 = 3,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,973.95x = 14,960.91 × 3,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,973.95x = 45,607,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,586.09/9,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.67

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