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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.29, 14,932.39 and 3,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.29, 14,932.39 and 3,029.25 is: 4,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.29 : 14,932.39 = 3,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.29/14,932.39 = 3,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.29x = 14,932.39 × 3,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.29x = 45,233,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,942.41/9,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.71

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