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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960, 14,940.12 and 4,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960, 14,940.12 and 4,488 is: 6,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960 : 14,940.12 = 4,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960/14,940.12 = 4,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960x = 14,940.12 × 4,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960x = 67,051,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051,258.56/9,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.05

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