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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.24, 14,246.64 and 2,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.24, 14,246.64 and 2,926.08 is: 4,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.24 : 14,246.64 = 2,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.24/14,246.64 = 2,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.24x = 14,246.64 × 2,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.24x = 41,686,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686,808.37/9,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.90

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