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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,974.56, 14,961.88 and 3,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,974.56, 14,961.88 and 3,049.04 is: 4,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,974.56 : 14,961.88 = 3,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,974.56/14,961.88 = 3,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,974.56x = 14,961.88 × 3,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,974.56x = 45,619,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619,370.60/9,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.57

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