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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.04, 14,931.78 and 3,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.04, 14,931.78 and 3,028.08 is: 4,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.04 : 14,931.78 = 3,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.04/14,931.78 = 3,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.04x = 14,931.78 × 3,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.04x = 45,214,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,624.38/9,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.80

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