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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.81, 14,881.22 and 2,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.81, 14,881.22 and 2,995.31 is: 4,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.81 : 14,881.22 = 2,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.81/14,881.22 = 2,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.81x = 14,881.22 × 2,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.81x = 44,573,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,900.54/9,920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.97

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