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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.95, 14,882.93 and 2,996.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.95, 14,882.93 and 2,996.45 is: 4,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.95 : 14,882.93 = 2,996.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.95/14,882.93 = 2,996.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.95x = 14,882.93 × 2,996.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.95x = 44,595,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,595,955.60/9,921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.68

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