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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.84, 14,905.62 and 3,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.84, 14,905.62 and 3,011.16 is: 4,516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.84 : 14,905.62 = 3,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.84/14,905.62 = 3,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.84x = 14,905.62 × 3,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.84x = 44,883,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,883,206.72/9,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.85

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