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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.37, 14,900.18 and 3,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.37, 14,900.18 and 3,005.25 is: 4,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.37 : 14,900.18 = 3,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.37/14,900.18 = 3,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.37x = 14,900.18 × 3,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.37x = 44,778,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778,750.92/9,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.37

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