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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.54, 14,906.97 and 3,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.54, 14,906.97 and 3,011.58 is: 4,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.54 : 14,906.97 = 3,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.54/14,906.97 = 3,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.54x = 14,906.97 × 3,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.54x = 44,893,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893,532.71/9,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.02

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