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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.13, 14,923.70 and 3,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.13, 14,923.70 and 3,023.63 is: 4,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.13 : 14,923.70 = 3,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.13/14,923.70 = 3,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.13x = 14,923.70 × 3,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.13x = 45,123,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,657.29/9,949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.44

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