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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.58, 14,912.76 and 3,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.58, 14,912.76 and 3,365 is: 5,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.58 : 14,912.76 = 3,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.58/14,912.76 = 3,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.58x = 14,912.76 × 3,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.58x = 50,181,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181,437.40/9,940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.14

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