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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.64, 14,963.46 and 3,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.64, 14,963.46 and 3,050.08 is: 4,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.64 : 14,963.46 = 3,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.64/14,963.46 = 3,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.64x = 14,963.46 × 3,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.64x = 45,639,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639,750.08/9,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.12

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