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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.81, 14,938.87 and 3,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.81, 14,938.87 and 3,032.13 is: 4,548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.81 : 14,938.87 = 3,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.81/14,938.87 = 3,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.81x = 14,938.87 × 3,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.81x = 45,296,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,296,595.89/9,957.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.85

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