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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.92, 14,878.53 and 3,349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.92, 14,878.53 and 3,349.85 is: 5,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.92 : 14,878.53 = 3,349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.92/14,878.53 = 3,349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.92x = 14,878.53 × 3,349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.92x = 49,840,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840,843.72/9,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.28

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