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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.03, 14,964.98 and 3,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.03, 14,964.98 and 3,049.53 is: 4,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.03 : 14,964.98 = 3,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.03/14,964.98 = 3,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.03x = 14,964.98 × 3,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.03x = 45,636,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636,140.21/9,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.04

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