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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.80, 14,881.20 and 2,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.80, 14,881.20 and 2,994.40 is: 4,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.80 : 14,881.20 = 2,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.80/14,881.20 = 2,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.80x = 14,881.20 × 2,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.80x = 44,560,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560,265.28/9,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.60

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