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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,922.08, 14,880.96 and 2,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,922.08, 14,880.96 and 2,994.96 is: 4,491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922.08 : 14,880.96 = 2,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922.08/14,880.96 = 2,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922.08x = 14,880.96 × 2,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922.08x = 44,567,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,879.96/9,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.79

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