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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.62, 14,935.05 and 3,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.62, 14,935.05 and 3,028.50 is: 4,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.62 : 14,935.05 = 3,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.62/14,935.05 = 3,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.62x = 14,935.05 × 3,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.62x = 45,230,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,798.93/9,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.24

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