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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.48, 14,889.24 and 3,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.48, 14,889.24 and 3,770 is: 5,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.48 : 14,889.24 = 3,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.48/14,889.24 = 3,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.48x = 14,889.24 × 3,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.48x = 56,132,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132,434.80/9,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.82

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