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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.05, 14,980.68 and 2,965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.05, 14,980.68 and 2,965.09 is: 4,448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.05 : 14,980.68 = 2,965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.05/14,980.68 = 2,965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.05x = 14,980.68 × 2,965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.05x = 44,419,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,064.46/9,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.56

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