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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.54, 14,902.47 and 3,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.54, 14,902.47 and 3,008.58 is: 4,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.54 : 14,902.47 = 3,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.54/14,902.47 = 3,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.54x = 14,902.47 × 3,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.54x = 44,835,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835,273.19/9,933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.52

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