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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.20, 14,936.73 and 3,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.20, 14,936.73 and 3,295.47 is: 4,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.20 : 14,936.73 = 3,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.20/14,936.73 = 3,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.20x = 14,936.73 × 3,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.20x = 49,223,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223,545.61/9,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.02

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