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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.40, 14,925.36 and 3,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.40, 14,925.36 and 3,024.84 is: 4,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.40 : 14,925.36 = 3,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.40/14,925.36 = 3,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.40x = 14,925.36 × 3,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.40x = 45,146,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,825.94/9,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.19

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