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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.45, 14,961.66 and 3,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.45, 14,961.66 and 3,048.95 is: 4,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.45 : 14,961.66 = 3,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.45/14,961.66 = 3,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.45x = 14,961.66 × 3,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.45x = 45,617,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,353.26/9,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.42

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