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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.06, 14,931.74 and 3,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.06, 14,931.74 and 3,027.38 is: 4,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.06 : 14,931.74 = 3,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.06/14,931.74 = 3,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.06x = 14,931.74 × 3,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.06x = 45,203,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,983.95/9,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.72

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