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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.52, 14,900.40 and 3,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.52, 14,900.40 and 3,008.32 is: 4,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.52 : 14,900.40 = 3,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.52/14,900.40 = 3,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.52x = 14,900.40 × 3,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.52x = 44,825,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,825,171.33/9,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.52

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