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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.76, 14,878.56 and 4,980.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.76, 14,878.56 and 4,980.32 is: 7,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.76 : 14,878.56 = 4,980.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.76/14,878.56 = 4,980.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.76x = 14,878.56 × 4,980.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.76x = 74,099,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099,989.94/9,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.42

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