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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.08, 14,908.20 and 3,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.08, 14,908.20 and 3,013.68 is: 4,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.08 : 14,908.20 = 3,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.08/14,908.20 = 3,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.08x = 14,908.20 × 3,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.08x = 44,928,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,928,544.18/9,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.94

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