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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.94, 14,936.33 and 3,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.94, 14,936.33 and 3,030.44 is: 4,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.94 : 14,936.33 = 3,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.94/14,936.33 = 3,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.94x = 14,936.33 × 3,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.94x = 45,263,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263,584.78/9,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.39

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