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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.24, 14,946.37 and 2,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.24, 14,946.37 and 2,944.80 is: 4,415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.24 : 14,946.37 = 2,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.24/14,946.37 = 2,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.24x = 14,946.37 × 2,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.24x = 44,014,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,100.60/9,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.88

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