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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.28, 14,931.06 and 4,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.28, 14,931.06 and 4,030.60 is: 6,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.28 : 14,931.06 = 4,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.28/14,931.06 = 4,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.28x = 14,931.06 × 4,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.28x = 60,181,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181,130.44/9,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.15

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