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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.64, 14,845.92 and 8,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.64, 14,845.92 and 8,149.66 is: 12,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.64 : 14,845.92 = 8,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.64/14,845.92 = 8,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.64x = 14,845.92 × 8,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.64x = 120,989,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,989,200.39/9,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.79

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