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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.38, 14,940.56 and 3,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.38, 14,940.56 and 3,034.88 is: 4,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.38 : 14,940.56 = 3,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.38/14,940.56 = 3,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.38x = 14,940.56 × 3,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.38x = 45,342,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,806.73/9,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.32

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