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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.65, 14,884.56 and 4,991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.65, 14,884.56 and 4,991.85 is: 7,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.65 : 14,884.56 = 4,991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.65/14,884.56 = 4,991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.65x = 14,884.56 × 4,991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.65x = 74,301,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,301,490.84/9,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.81

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