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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.36, 14,935.38 and 3,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.36, 14,935.38 and 3,030.88 is: 4,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.36 : 14,935.38 = 3,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.36/14,935.38 = 3,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.36x = 14,935.38 × 3,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.36x = 45,267,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,344.53/9,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.58

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