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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.88, 14,938.31 and 3,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.88, 14,938.31 and 3,033.38 is: 4,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.88 : 14,938.31 = 3,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.88/14,938.31 = 3,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.88x = 14,938.31 × 3,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.88x = 45,313,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313,503.68/9,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.06

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