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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.95, 14,940.84 and 3,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.95, 14,940.84 and 3,033.45 is: 4,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.95 : 14,940.84 = 3,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.95/14,940.84 = 3,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.95x = 14,940.84 × 3,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.95x = 45,322,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,291.10/9,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.91

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