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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.96, 14,963.90 and 3,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.96, 14,963.90 and 3,050.46 is: 4,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.96 : 14,963.90 = 3,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.96/14,963.90 = 3,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.96x = 14,963.90 × 3,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.96x = 45,646,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,778.39/9,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.68

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