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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.66, 14,931.86 and 3,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.66, 14,931.86 and 3,029.16 is: 4,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.66 : 14,931.86 = 3,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.66/14,931.86 = 3,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.66x = 14,931.86 × 3,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.66x = 45,230,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,977.89/9,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.70

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