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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.37, 14,901.68 and 3,006.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.37, 14,901.68 and 3,006.25 is: 4,509.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.37 : 14,901.68 = 3,006.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.37/14,901.68 = 3,006.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.37x = 14,901.68 × 3,006.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.37x = 44,798,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798,175.50/9,933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.87

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