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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.04, 14,936.52 and 3,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.04, 14,936.52 and 3,032 is: 4,547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.04 : 14,936.52 = 3,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.04/14,936.52 = 3,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.04x = 14,936.52 × 3,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.04x = 45,287,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,287,528.64/9,958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.84

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