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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,911.04, 14,868.96 and 2,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,911.04, 14,868.96 and 2,985.12 is: 4,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,911.04 : 14,868.96 = 2,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,911.04/14,868.96 = 2,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,911.04x = 14,868.96 × 2,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,911.04x = 44,385,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385,629.88/9,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.40

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