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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.64, 14,968.92 and 3,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.64, 14,968.92 and 3,054.14 is: 4,581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.64 : 14,968.92 = 3,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.64/14,968.92 = 3,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.64x = 14,968.92 × 3,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.64x = 45,717,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717,177.33/9,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.04

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