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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.57, 14,910.78 and 3,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.57, 14,910.78 and 3,015.07 is: 4,522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.57 : 14,910.78 = 3,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.57/14,910.78 = 3,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.57x = 14,910.78 × 3,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.57x = 44,957,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,957,019.48/9,940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.58

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