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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.60, 14,947.90 and 6,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.60, 14,947.90 and 6,270.44 is: 9,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.60 : 14,947.90 = 6,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.60/14,947.90 = 6,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.60x = 14,947.90 × 6,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.60x = 93,729,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,729,878.72/9,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.20

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