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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.64, 14,917.68 and 3,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.64, 14,917.68 and 3,019.68 is: 4,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.64 : 14,917.68 = 3,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.64/14,917.68 = 3,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.64x = 14,917.68 × 3,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.64x = 45,046,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,046,619.94/9,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.74

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