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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.75, 14,901.45 and 3,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.75, 14,901.45 and 3,008.25 is: 4,512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.75 : 14,901.45 = 3,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.75/14,901.45 = 3,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.75x = 14,901.45 × 3,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.75x = 44,827,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,827,286.96/9,933.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.62

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