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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,945.78, 14,916.84 and 4,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,945.78, 14,916.84 and 4,022.35 is: 6,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,945.78 : 14,916.84 = 4,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,945.78/14,916.84 = 4,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,945.78x = 14,916.84 × 4,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,945.78x = 60,000,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,000,751.37/9,945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.78

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