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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.06, 14,936.24 and 3,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.06, 14,936.24 and 3,030.38 is: 4,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.06 : 14,936.24 = 3,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.06/14,936.24 = 3,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.06x = 14,936.24 × 3,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.06x = 45,262,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262,415.87/9,956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.22

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