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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.88, 14,970.54 and 3,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.88, 14,970.54 and 3,059.24 is: 4,589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.88 : 14,970.54 = 3,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.88/14,970.54 = 3,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.88x = 14,970.54 × 3,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.88x = 45,798,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,474.79/9,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.08

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