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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.89, 14,942.44 and 3,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.89, 14,942.44 and 3,294.97 is: 4,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.89 : 14,942.44 = 3,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.89/14,942.44 = 3,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.89x = 14,942.44 × 3,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.89x = 49,234,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234,845.93/9,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.81

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