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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.37, 14,935.49 and 3,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.37, 14,935.49 and 3,029.87 is: 4,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.37 : 14,935.49 = 3,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.37/14,935.49 = 3,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.37x = 14,935.49 × 3,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.37x = 45,252,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,626.64/9,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.55

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