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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.46, 14,921.36 and 3,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.46, 14,921.36 and 3,023.34 is: 4,533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.46 : 14,921.36 = 3,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.46/14,921.36 = 3,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.46x = 14,921.36 × 3,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.46x = 45,112,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,344.54/9,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.69

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