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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.58, 14,884.71 and 2,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.58, 14,884.71 and 2,997.46 is: 4,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.58 : 14,884.71 = 2,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.58/14,884.71 = 2,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.58x = 14,884.71 × 2,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.58x = 44,616,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,322.84/9,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.54

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