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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.08, 14,918.70 and 3,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.08, 14,918.70 and 3,020.68 is: 4,530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.08 : 14,918.70 = 3,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.08/14,918.70 = 3,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.08x = 14,918.70 × 3,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.08x = 45,064,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,618.72/9,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.44

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