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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.31, 14,936.62 and 3,030.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.31, 14,936.62 and 3,030.63 is: 4,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.31 : 14,936.62 = 3,030.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.31/14,936.62 = 3,030.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.31x = 14,936.62 × 3,030.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.31x = 45,267,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,368.67/9,956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.60

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