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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.50, 14,902.02 and 3,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.50, 14,902.02 and 3,009 is: 4,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.50 : 14,902.02 = 3,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.50/14,902.02 = 3,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.50x = 14,902.02 × 3,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.50x = 44,840,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,178.18/9,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.58

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