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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.90, 14,961.45 and 3,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.90, 14,961.45 and 3,050.46 is: 4,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.90 : 14,961.45 = 3,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.90/14,961.45 = 3,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.90x = 14,961.45 × 3,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.90x = 45,639,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,639,304.77/9,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.96

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