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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,939.56, 14,911.68 and 3,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,939.56, 14,911.68 and 3,014 is: 4,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,939.56 : 14,911.68 = 3,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,939.56/14,911.68 = 3,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,939.56x = 14,911.68 × 3,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,939.56x = 44,943,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,803.52/9,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.71

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