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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.18, 14,934.93 and 3,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.18, 14,934.93 and 3,029.50 is: 4,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.18 : 14,934.93 = 3,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.18/14,934.93 = 3,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.18x = 14,934.93 × 3,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.18x = 45,245,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245,370.44/9,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.91

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