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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.56, 14,963.38 and 3,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.56, 14,963.38 and 3,050.04 is: 4,575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.56 : 14,963.38 = 3,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.56/14,963.38 = 3,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.56x = 14,963.38 × 3,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.56x = 45,638,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638,907.54/9,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.07

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