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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.38, 14,939.06 and 3,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.38, 14,939.06 and 3,033.88 is: 4,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.38 : 14,939.06 = 3,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.38/14,939.06 = 3,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.38x = 14,939.06 × 3,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.38x = 45,323,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,323,315.35/9,959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.82

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