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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.43, 14,895.53 and 3,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.43, 14,895.53 and 3,004.31 is: 4,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.43 : 14,895.53 = 3,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.43/14,895.53 = 3,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.43x = 14,895.53 × 3,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.43x = 44,750,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,750,823.22/9,931.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.98

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