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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.31, 14,939.62 and 3,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.31, 14,939.62 and 3,032.63 is: 4,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.31 : 14,939.62 = 3,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.31/14,939.62 = 3,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.31x = 14,939.62 × 3,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.31x = 45,306,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306,339.80/9,958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.60

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