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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.53, 14,964.23 and 3,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.53, 14,964.23 and 3,049.03 is: 4,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.53 : 14,964.23 = 3,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.53/14,964.23 = 3,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.53x = 14,964.23 × 3,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.53x = 45,626,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626,386.20/9,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.29

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