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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.42, 14,879.28 and 3,350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.42, 14,879.28 and 3,350.35 is: 5,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.42 : 14,879.28 = 3,350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.42/14,879.28 = 3,350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.42x = 14,879.28 × 3,350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.42x = 49,850,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,795.75/9,926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.03

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