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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.04, 14,935.02 and 3,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.04, 14,935.02 and 3,031 is: 4,546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.04 : 14,935.02 = 3,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.04/14,935.02 = 3,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.04x = 14,935.02 × 3,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.04x = 45,268,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,045.62/9,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.34

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