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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.04, 14,916.96 and 3,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.04, 14,916.96 and 3,017.12 is: 4,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.04 : 14,916.96 = 3,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.04/14,916.96 = 3,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.04x = 14,916.96 × 3,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.04x = 45,006,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006,258.36/9,943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.41

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