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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.36, 14,963.04 and 3,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.36, 14,963.04 and 3,049.86 is: 4,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.36 : 14,963.04 = 3,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.36/14,963.04 = 3,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.36x = 14,963.04 × 3,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.36x = 45,635,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635,177.17/9,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.79

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