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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.46, 14,890.03 and 4,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.46, 14,890.03 and 4,377.98 is: 6,568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.46 : 14,890.03 = 4,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.46/14,890.03 = 4,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.46x = 14,890.03 × 4,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.46x = 65,188,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,188,279.82/9,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.45

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