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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.29, 14,939.66 and 3,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.29, 14,939.66 and 3,033.33 is: 4,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.29 : 14,939.66 = 3,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.29/14,939.66 = 3,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.29x = 14,939.66 × 3,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.29x = 45,316,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316,903.70/9,958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.67

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