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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.48, 14,884.56 and 2,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.48, 14,884.56 and 2,996.64 is: 4,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.48 : 14,884.56 = 2,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.48/14,884.56 = 2,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.48x = 14,884.56 × 2,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.48x = 44,603,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603,667.88/9,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.31

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