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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.93, 14,911.80 and 3,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.93, 14,911.80 and 3,702.52 is: 5,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.93 : 14,911.80 = 3,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.93/14,911.80 = 3,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.93x = 14,911.80 × 3,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.93x = 55,211,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,237.74/9,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.93

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