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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.27, 14,933.57 and 3,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.27, 14,933.57 and 3,028.59 is: 4,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.27 : 14,933.57 = 3,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.27/14,933.57 = 3,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.27x = 14,933.57 × 3,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.27x = 45,227,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227,724.34/9,954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.55

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