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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.12, 14,908.56 and 3,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.12, 14,908.56 and 3,013 is: 4,519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.12 : 14,908.56 = 3,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.12/14,908.56 = 3,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.12x = 14,908.56 × 3,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.12x = 44,919,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919,491.28/9,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.01

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