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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.95, 14,252.22 and 2,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.95, 14,252.22 and 2,926.26 is: 4,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.95 : 14,252.22 = 2,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.95/14,252.22 = 2,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.95x = 14,252.22 × 2,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.95x = 41,705,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,701.30/9,499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.10

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