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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.94, 14,934.86 and 3,294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.94, 14,934.86 and 3,294.22 is: 4,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.94 : 14,934.86 = 3,294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.94/14,934.86 = 3,294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.94x = 14,934.86 × 3,294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.94x = 49,198,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,714.51/9,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.16

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