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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,959.43, 14,939.33 and 3,033.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,959.43, 14,939.33 and 3,033.75 is: 4,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959.43 : 14,939.33 = 3,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959.43/14,939.33 = 3,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959.43x = 14,939.33 × 3,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959.43x = 45,322,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,177.22/9,959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.68

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