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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.96, 14,882.90 and 2,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.96, 14,882.90 and 2,996.46 is: 4,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.96 : 14,882.90 = 2,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.96/14,882.90 = 2,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.96x = 14,882.90 × 2,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.96x = 44,595,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,595,999.55/9,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.68

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