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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.08, 14,883.12 and 2,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.08, 14,883.12 and 2,996.58 is: 4,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.08 : 14,883.12 = 2,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.08/14,883.12 = 2,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.08x = 14,883.12 × 2,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.08x = 44,598,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,423.40/9,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.87

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