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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.46, 14,979.63 and 3,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.46, 14,979.63 and 3,060.50 is: 4,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.46 : 14,979.63 = 3,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.46/14,979.63 = 3,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.46x = 14,979.63 × 3,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.46x = 45,845,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,157.62/9,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.19

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