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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.70, 14,881.05 and 9,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.70, 14,881.05 and 9,344.70 is: 14,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.70 : 14,881.05 = 9,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.70/14,881.05 = 9,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.70x = 14,881.05 × 9,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.70x = 139,058,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058,947.94/9,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.05

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