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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.70, 14,938.05 and 2,938.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.70, 14,938.05 and 2,938.81 is: 4,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.70 : 14,938.05 = 2,938.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.70/14,938.05 = 2,938.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.70x = 14,938.05 × 2,938.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.70x = 43,900,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,900,025.60/9,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.21

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