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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964, 14,936.28 and 3,295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964, 14,936.28 and 3,295.93 is: 4,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964 : 14,936.28 = 3,295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964/14,936.28 = 3,295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964x = 14,936.28 × 3,295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964x = 49,228,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,933.34/9,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.68

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