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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.84, 14,913.12 and 3,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.84, 14,913.12 and 3,016.16 is: 4,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.84 : 14,913.12 = 3,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.84/14,913.12 = 3,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.84x = 14,913.12 × 3,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.84x = 44,980,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,980,356.02/9,941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.35

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