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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.24, 14,934.88 and 3,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.24, 14,934.88 and 3,032.64 is: 4,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.24 : 14,934.88 = 3,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.24/14,934.88 = 3,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.24x = 14,934.88 × 3,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.24x = 45,292,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,114.48/9,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.20

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