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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.35, 46,441.64 and 9,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.35, 46,441.64 and 9,897.86 is: 14,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.35 : 46,441.64 = 9,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.35/46,441.64 = 9,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.35x = 46,441.64 × 9,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.35x = 459,672,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,672,643.43/30,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.02

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