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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.09, 14,931.90 and 2,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.09, 14,931.90 and 2,934.60 is: 4,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.09 : 14,931.90 = 2,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.09/14,931.90 = 2,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.09x = 14,931.90 × 2,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.09x = 43,819,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,819,153.74/9,956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.24

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