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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.06, 14,940.40 and 3,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.06, 14,940.40 and 3,297.56 is: 4,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.06 : 14,940.40 = 3,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.06/14,940.40 = 3,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.06x = 14,940.40 × 3,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.06x = 49,266,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266,872.70/9,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.95

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