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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.68, 14,931.18 and 3,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.68, 14,931.18 and 3,027 is: 4,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.68 : 14,931.18 = 3,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.68/14,931.18 = 3,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.68x = 14,931.18 × 3,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.68x = 45,196,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,196,681.86/9,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.16

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