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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.80, 14,947.67 and 2,943.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.80, 14,947.67 and 2,943.94 is: 4,416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.80 : 14,947.67 = 2,943.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.80/14,947.67 = 2,943.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.80x = 14,947.67 × 2,943.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.80x = 44,004,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004,954.16/9,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.48

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