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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.60, 14,885.26 and 2,902.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.60, 14,885.26 and 2,902.95 is: 4,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.60 : 14,885.26 = 2,902.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.60/14,885.26 = 2,902.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.60x = 14,885.26 × 2,902.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.60x = 43,211,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211,165.52/9,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.95

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