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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.04, 14,936.28 and 3,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.04, 14,936.28 and 3,031.08 is: 4,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.04 : 14,936.28 = 3,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.04/14,936.28 = 3,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.04x = 14,936.28 × 3,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.04x = 45,273,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,059.58/9,956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.30

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