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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.04, 14,895.48 and 3,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.04, 14,895.48 and 3,006.08 is: 4,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.04 : 14,895.48 = 3,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.04/14,895.48 = 3,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.04x = 14,895.48 × 3,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.04x = 44,777,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,777,004.52/9,931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.79

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