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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.88, 14,917.36 and 3,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.88, 14,917.36 and 3,019.44 is: 4,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.88 : 14,917.36 = 3,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.88/14,917.36 = 3,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.88x = 14,917.36 × 3,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.88x = 45,042,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,042,073.48/9,944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.17

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