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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.78, 14,913.63 and 3,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.78, 14,913.63 and 3,015.28 is: 4,523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.78 : 14,913.63 = 3,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.78/14,913.63 = 3,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.78x = 14,913.63 × 3,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.78x = 44,968,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968,770.27/9,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.67

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