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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.17, 14,933.47 and 3,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.17, 14,933.47 and 3,029.21 is: 4,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.17 : 14,933.47 = 3,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.17/14,933.47 = 3,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.17x = 14,933.47 × 3,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.17x = 45,236,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,541.99/9,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.48

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