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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919, 14,879.10 and 2,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919, 14,879.10 and 2,993.56 is: 4,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919 : 14,879.10 = 2,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919/14,879.10 = 2,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919x = 14,879.10 × 2,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919x = 44,541,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,478.60/9,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.52

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