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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.68, 14,897.52 and 3,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.68, 14,897.52 and 3,006 is: 4,509

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.68 : 14,897.52 = 3,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.68/14,897.52 = 3,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.68x = 14,897.52 × 3,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.68x = 44,781,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,781,945.12/9,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509

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