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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,938.92, 14,907.42 and 3,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,938.92, 14,907.42 and 3,013.48 is: 4,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,938.92 : 14,907.42 = 3,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,938.92/14,907.42 = 3,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,938.92x = 14,907.42 × 3,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,938.92x = 44,923,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,923,212.02/9,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.93

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