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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.80, 14,949.17 and 2,944.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.80, 14,949.17 and 2,944.94 is: 4,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.80 : 14,949.17 = 2,944.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.80/14,949.17 = 2,944.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.80x = 14,949.17 × 2,944.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.80x = 44,024,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,408.70/9,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.99

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