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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944, 14,916.09 and 3,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944, 14,916.09 and 3,018.50 is: 4,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944 : 14,916.09 = 3,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944/14,916.09 = 3,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944x = 14,916.09 × 3,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944x = 45,024,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,217.67/9,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.78

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