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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.92, 14,907.69 and 2,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.92, 14,907.69 and 2,919 is: 4,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.92 : 14,907.69 = 2,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.92/14,907.69 = 2,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.92x = 14,907.69 × 2,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.92x = 43,515,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,515,547.11/9,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.42

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