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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.88, 14,912.46 and 3,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.88, 14,912.46 and 3,016.20 is: 4,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.88 : 14,912.46 = 3,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.88/14,912.46 = 3,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.88x = 14,912.46 × 3,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.88x = 44,978,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978,961.85/9,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.19

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