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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,938.54, 14,909.98 and 3,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,938.54, 14,909.98 and 3,013.58 is: 4,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,938.54 : 14,909.98 = 3,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,938.54/14,909.98 = 3,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,938.54x = 14,909.98 × 3,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,938.54x = 44,932,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,932,417.53/9,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.03

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