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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.04, 14,929.56 and 3,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.04, 14,929.56 and 3,027.60 is: 4,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.04 : 14,929.56 = 3,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.04/14,929.56 = 3,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.04x = 14,929.56 × 3,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.04x = 45,200,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200,735.86/9,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.40

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