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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.48, 14,913.68 and 3,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.48, 14,913.68 and 3,016.52 is: 4,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.48 : 14,913.68 = 3,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.48/14,913.68 = 3,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.48x = 14,913.68 × 3,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.48x = 44,987,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,987,413.99/9,941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.22

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