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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.08, 14,886.96 and 2,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.08, 14,886.96 and 2,998.96 is: 4,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.08 : 14,886.96 = 2,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.08/14,886.96 = 2,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.08x = 14,886.96 × 2,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.08x = 44,645,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,397.56/9,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.79

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